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07 Jul 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is currently undergoing a tender process for "AT1509 Boarding Provisions for stray dogs" under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The procurement focuses on kennelling and boarding stray dogs, along with providing welfare monitoring and other related services. The primary category for this procurement is services, specifically dog kennel and veterinary services, located in the UKH21 region. This open competition procurement method invites service providers to bid by 17:00 on 20 July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 15 July 2026. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1 August 2026 and will run until 31 July 2030.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the dog kennel and veterinary service industries. Companies that specialise in animal care and welfare, particularly those capable of managing the statutory duties related to stray dog management, are well-suited to compete in this bidding. The values placed on quality (90%) and price (10%) suggest that Luton Council is looking for providers who can offer high-standard services at competitive rates. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their public sector contracts portfolio.

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Notice Title

AT1509 Boarding Provisions for stray dogs Collected by the Council

Notice Description

Luton Council is looking to kennel and board stray dogs under Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 149, the Council must seize and detain stray dogs for a minimum of seven clear days. The authority will also need the service to include kennelling, welfare monitoring, reclaiming. record keeping and out of hours acceptance. This is a statutory service the local authority has a duty of care to the public and animal welfare.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c51a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063606-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,062 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£158,062 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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