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

Warrington Borough Council

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07 Aug 2026 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council is procuring a dog kennelling and care service for stray and unwanted dogs in the Borough of Warrington. The service covers safe, responsive and welfare-focused accommodation, care and management, supporting the council’s statutory duties and animal welfare responsibilities. It must help reunite dogs with their owners wherever possible and enable appropriate rehoming where ownership cannot be established or reclaimed. This is a local public service requirement delivered in Warrington, within the animal boarding, dog kennel and stray-dog management sector. It may suit kennels, animal welfare organisations and specialist providers able to manage dogs safely and responsibly while working with the council and owners.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It comprises one lot. Enquiries had to be submitted by 31 August 2026 at 23:59, and offers by 8 September 2026 at 12:00. Electronic submission was allowed. The contract is scheduled to run from 28 September 2026 to 27 September 2028, with one possible three-year extension, allowing a maximum end date of 27 September 2031. Its value is £80,000 excluding VAT (£96,000 including VAT). The council will assess bids on quality at 65% and price at 35%. The contract is for services and the lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This opportunity suits suppliers with suitable kennelling facilities and the operational capability to accommodate and care for stray and unwanted dogs safely. Strong candidates will be able to provide responsive day-to-day management, maintain animal welfare, and handle dogs throughout their stay. The requirement also favours organisations experienced in tracing or liaising with owners to support reunification, as well as assessing and facilitating appropriate rehoming when dogs are not reclaimed. Providers should be able to support the council’s statutory responsibilities and work reliably within a local authority service arrangement. The procurement is expressly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so specialist independent kennels and animal welfare organisations may be well placed to compete.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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
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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
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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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