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Stray Dog & Kennelling Services

Canterbury City Council

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27 Jul 2026 at 12:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council is procuring stray dog and kennelling services. The requirement covers the provision and management of services for stray dogs, with detailed operational requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender documents. The work is a public-sector service contract for the council and is classified as dog kennel services (CPV 98380000). Suppliers will need to review the full tender suite to understand the required service model, operational standards and arrangements for handling information relating to existing staff under TUPE. This opportunity is relevant to organisations providing animal control, stray dog collection, dog welfare, kennelling or associated local-authority services, particularly those able to deliver the complete requirement for Canterbury City Council.

The procurement has reached tender: Canterbury City Council invited suppliers to submit offers through an open procedure. There is one lot. Questions and tender submissions were due through the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 on 28 August 2026, and the intended award decision date was 7 September 2026. The contract is expected to run from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with an extension option of up to two years, potentially to 30 November 2031, subject to satisfactory performance and the council’s discretion. The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT and £360,000 including VAT. Evaluation is weighted 60% cost and 40% quality. Economic and technical selection requirements are set out in the ITT Response Document.

The opportunity suits established stray dog and kennelling providers with the facilities, staff and operational systems to manage the service over a multi-year council contract. Relevant capabilities include safely collecting and handling stray dogs, providing suitable kennel accommodation, maintaining animal welfare, managing records and working to local-authority service requirements. The selection process includes economic and technical requirements, so bidders should be prepared to demonstrate financial standing, operational capacity, technical competence and relevant experience in their tender response. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable to participate. Suppliers requiring access to TUPE information must return the signed non-disclosure agreement as a message through the portal, rather than uploading it as part of the tender response.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stray Dog & Kennelling Services

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Stray Dog & Kennelling Services and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st December 2026 and will continue for a period of three (3) years (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract), and may be extended for a period of up to two (2) years, subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in in the Suite of documents. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. You are required to complete and return the Non Disclosure Agreement in order for the TUPE information to be issued to you. Please note this MUST BE RETURNED AS A MESSAGE where you attach the signed document via the portal. Do not upload this as a response, as this is a locked box and not opened until the tender deadline. Please read the ITT Instruction Document as this contains important information Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 28 August 2026 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Dog-kennel-services./Y539BKYBX6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Y539BKYBX6

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: May be extended for a period of up to two (2) years, subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d42d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070737-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 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
Canterbury City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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