BT479 - Dog Kennelling and Rehoming Services

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jun 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Westminster City Council has initiated a tender process for dog kennelling and rehoming services within the London region. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on providing 24/7 dog kennelling, care, and rehoming services in line with statutory requirements. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 9th June 2026. Interested suppliers have until 30th June 2026 to express their interest and submit responses via the council's eSourcing portal. The contract period is expected to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in dog kennelling and rehoming services. Companies with expertise in animal welfare, licensed kennelling, veterinary care, and behavioural assessments are well-suited to compete in this tender. Successful bidders will be able to form a long-term partnership with a public authority, offering a steady stream of business over the two-year contract period and potentially enhancing their reputation and credibility in the animal care sector. The involvement of Westminster City Council, a significant sub-central government authority, further adds to the prestige and potential financial benefits of winning this opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BT479 - Dog Kennelling and Rehoming Services

Notice Description

Westminster City Council is seeking a supplier to provide a 24/7 dog kennelling, care and rehoming service to support the statutory handling of stray and abandoned dogs. Services include licensed kennelling, animal welfare provision in line with the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and DEFRA guidance, veterinary care, behavioural assessments, and facilitation of return to owners or rehoming of unclaimed dogs.

Planning Information

This Expression of Interest (EOI) is being undertaken to assess market capacity, capability and delivery approaches for dog kennelling and rehoming services. Interested suppliers are invited to review the opportunity and submit responses via the Council’s eSourcing portal: https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/16907297019EACD34B72 All clarification questions must also be submitted through the portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b115
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054405-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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