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Tender

07 Aug 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council is seeking services for "The Kennelling and Care of Stray Dogs and Unwanted Dogs in Warrington," with the procurement process currently at the Tender stage. The contract aims to provide comprehensive dog kennel services within the Borough of Warrington, classified under the industry category of Dog kennel services (CPV 98380000). The procurement is an open competition method and is set below the threshold value, with a tender period ending on 8th September 2026. The service contract is anticipated to commence on 28th September 2026 and conclude on 27th September 2028, with a potential renewal for one extension of three years. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their tenders electronically via the specified online platform by the deadline of 12:00 on the closing date.

This tender offers lucrative business growth opportunities, particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the lot suitability specifically encourages such submissions. With a contract value estimated at £80,000 (exclusive of VAT) and a total potential duration including renewal extending to 2031, this is a significant opportunity for businesses providing dog care services, animal welfare management, or related fields. Businesses adept in delivering quality services, given the award criteria of 65% on quality, alongside competitive pricing strategies, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this tender process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Kennelling and Care of Stray Dogs and Unwanted Dogs in Warrington

Notice Description

The service will provide safe, responsive and welfare-focused accommodation, care and management for stray dogs and unwanted dogs within the Borough of Warrington, supporting statutory duties, promoting animal welfare, facilitating the reunification of dogs with their owners wherever possible, and enabling appropriate rehoming outcomes when ownership cannot be established or reclaimed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075446-2026
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, VCSE
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2028 2-3 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH 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
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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