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Planning

25 Jun 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Hull City Council involves a tender for the "Provision of Temporary Kennelling and Animal Care Services" in the region of UKE11, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled to conclude on 9 July 2026. This procurement is in the 'services' category and includes the provision of community, social, and personal services linked to domestic animals. The planned advertisement for the tender is expected around September or October 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 4 January 2027 and end on 3 January 2031, with an approximate contract value of £960,000 gross. Potential providers are invited to engage through the YORTender portal to inform the tender strategy.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in animal care, particularly those experienced in dog kennel services and domestic animal nurseries. The potential for a long-term contract spanning four years provides a sustainable business growth opportunity for eligible firms. Companies operating in or capable of extending services to the UKE11 region, particularly those with framework agreements and the ability to provide comprehensive animal care services, will find this tender particularly attractive. The procurement process allows interested businesses to contribute insights during the planning stage, providing a chance to influence tender specifications and develop a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Provision of Temporary Kennelling and Animal Care Services

Notice Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) questionnaire for the provision of Temporary Kennelling and Animal Care Services. Please complete and return the questionnaire to inform the upcoming tender. Further market engagement events may be arranged prior to the tender being advertised. Currently the planned advertisement is intended to be Sept/Oct 2026 (subject to change). Please complete and return via YORTender by 12 noon (BST) 9 July 2026.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106748&TID=100111844&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059795-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

03325000 - Small animals

85210000 - Domestic animal nurseries

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2031 4-5 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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

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