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SBC - 039154 - Stray Dogs Collection and Kennelling Service Tender

Slough Borough Council

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16 Jul 2026 at 10:25

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15 Jul 2026 at 16:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council is procuring a borough-wide stray dog collection and kennelling service. The appointed contractor will establish and operate a comprehensive service covering the collection, transportation, kennelling, care and outcome management of stray dogs from the contract commencement date. Delivery must follow the procurement specification, applicable legislation and guidance, and the principles of best value. This is a specialist animal welfare and operational service, classified under dog kennel services. The work is delivered across the borough of Slough for the council. Suppliers should therefore be able to provide an integrated service rather than only isolated kennelling, collection or transport activities.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries had to be submitted by 31 July 2026 at 5:00 pm, and tenders by 12 August 2026 at noon. The council planned to complete evaluation and award by 5 October 2026. The single contract is scheduled to run from 26 October 2026 to 26 October 2029, with renewal options described as 1+1 and a maximum possible end date of 26 October 2031. The estimated value is £640,000 excluding VAT, or £768,000 including VAT. Offers are evaluated on quality at 70% and cost at 30%.

This opportunity suits established dog warden, animal rescue, kennel and veterinary-related operators with the infrastructure and staffing to run a reliable borough-wide service. Relevant capability includes safely collecting and transporting stray dogs, providing suitable kennelling and daily care, managing welfare and records, and handling outcomes in line with legislation and official guidance. Bidders need the operational capacity to respond across Slough and manage the full service from intake through outcome management, rather than relying on a narrow single-function offer. Experience of delivering comparable public, local-authority or regulated animal welfare services would support a credible bid, particularly where it demonstrates quality, continuity, compliance and best-value delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBC - 039154 - Stray Dogs Collection and Kennelling Service Tender

Notice Description

From the Commencement Date, the Contractor shall establish and operate a comprehensive stray dog collection, transportation, kennelling, care and outcome management service across the borough, in accordance with this specification and all applicable legislation and guidance, and having regard to the principles of best value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067094-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Slough Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Postcode Area
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

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