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Supplier of Collection, Kennelling and Re-homing of Stray Dogs

Cheltenham Borough Council

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20 Jul 2026 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheltenham Borough Council is procuring a stray-dog collection, kennelling and re-homing service in Cheltenham. The requirement covers collection under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Control of Dogs Order 1992, including out-of-hours response. The provider must return microchipped or otherwise identified dogs to their owners promptly, make reasonable efforts to reunite unclaimed dogs with owners, and provide advice on responsible dog ownership. All collected stray dogs must be boarded or kennelled, with unclaimed animals re-homed. The service also includes monthly contract-monitoring reports covering activity, performance against key performance indicators, charges and follow-up action, plus twice-yearly review meetings and support for continuity when the arrangement is replaced. This is a specialist animal-welfare and dog-kennel service.

The procurement has reached tender: Cheltenham Borough Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot service contract, with enquiries due by 7 August 2026 at 17:00 and offers due by 14 August 2026 at 17:00. Submissions are to be made through the Intend Portal. The contract is planned to run from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with an optional 12-month extension available to 30 August 2030. The estimated value is £40,000 excluding VAT and £50,000 including VAT. Bids will be assessed equally on price and quality, with 50% allocated to each. The procurement covers dog kennel services and requires ongoing monitoring against stated performance indicators.

This opportunity suits an established dog-kennel, animal-rescue or specialist stray-dog contractor able to provide a dependable end-to-end service. Relevant capability includes safe collection of stray dogs, including out-of-hours call-outs; secure boarding and kennelling; checking identification and microchips; owner tracing and reunification; responsible ownership advice; and suitable re-homing arrangements for dogs that remain unclaimed. Suppliers need operational capacity to respond to collections, care for animals during boarding and manage handovers or re-homing responsibly. The contract also calls for disciplined administration: monthly performance and charging reports, evidence against key performance indicators, attendance at twice-yearly review meetings and cooperation during future service arrangements. Experience coordinating animal welfare, local-authority or similar statutory services would place suppliers well to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplier of Collection, Kennelling and Re-homing of Stray Dogs

Notice Description

The provision of: * service for the Council for the collection of stray dogs under Environmental Protection Act 1990 section 149(1) and The Control of Dogs order 1992. * the return of micro chipped or identified strays to their owners at the earliest opportunity * efforts made to reunite dogs with their owners and advice on responsible dog ownership * the boarding/kennelling of all stray dogs collected * an out of hours collection and kennelling service * re-homing of unclaimed dogs * monthly reports for contract monitoring detailing a comprehensive breakdown of the service provided, compliance with key performance indicators in 8.1 below; the charges involved in undertaking that service and information on any subsequent action undertaken * bi-annual meeting to monitor and review the service against the key performance indicators in 8.1 below and address any operational issues * review at the end of the Term and assistance with new contract arrangements to ensure continuity of service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cec8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068224-2026
Current Stage
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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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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
Cheltenham Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

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