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BHCC - NK - Out of hours dog collection service and kennelling provision

Brighton and Hove City Council

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20 Aug 2026 at 15:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council is procuring a single integrated animal welfare service for dogs in Brighton and Hove. The requirement combines out-of-hours collection and transport of stray dogs; kennelling, care and welfare; and reunification with owners or, where dogs are unclaimed, rehoming or humane disposal when they are unsuitable for rehoming. It also covers collection, transport, temporary accommodation and welfare support for dogs belonging to vulnerable adults who cannot care for them because of hospitalisation, incapacity, detention or another circumstance covered by the Council’s duties. The provider will work with animal wardens, Regulatory Services, Adult Social Care, Sussex Police, veterinary practices, emergency services and other partners. This is a dog kennel and animal welfare service.

The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries had to be submitted by 1 September 2026 at 10:00, and tenders by 15 September 2026 at 10:00. Submissions are made electronically through the South East Shared Services online tendering portal, in English. The contract is due to run from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with an extension of up to 24 months possible, giving a maximum end date of 30 November 2031. Its estimated value is £375,000 gross, including the single lot. The award decision was due by 26 October 2026. Evaluation is based on price at 70% and quality at 30%.

This opportunity suits specialist kennels, animal welfare providers and integrated dog collection services, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Bidders need the operational capability to provide responsive out-of-hours collection and safe transport, temporary accommodation, kennelling, daily care and welfare support. They should be able to manage both stray dogs and dogs taken into care because vulnerable owners are unable to look after them. Relevant experience includes owner reunification, rehoming, humane disposal where necessary, responsible dog ownership support and coordinated work with councils, animal wardens, social care, police, emergency services and veterinary practices. The successful provider must be fully licensed under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018, as amended, and hold a current kennelling licence with at least a three-star rating.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHCC - NK - Out of hours dog collection service and kennelling provision

Notice Description

Brighton & Hove City Council requires a single integrated animal welfare service that combines: 1. Out-of-hours stray dog collection and transportation service. 2. Kennelling, care and welfare provision for stray dogs. Reunification to owner or if unclaimed, rehomed or humanely disposed of if unsuitable for rehoming. 3. Collection, transportation, temporary accommodation and welfare support for dogs belonging to vulnerable adults where Adult Social Care has a duty of care under the Care Act 2014, and the owner has become hospitalised, incapacitated, detained, or otherwise unable to care for their dog. The objective of the contract is to provide a seamless, responsive, humane and legally compliant service that protects animal welfare, supports vulnerable residents, promotes responsible dog ownership and ensures the Council fulfils its statutory duty in relation to stray dogs under Section 149 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and safeguarding responsibilities under Section 47 of the Care Act 2014. The Service Provider will work collaboratively with Regulatory Services, Animal Wardens, Adult Social Care, Sussex Police, veterinary practices, emergency services and other relevant partners to ensure that dogs are collected, transported, accommodated and cared for safely and professionally. The contract commences 1 December 2026 for a period of 3 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 additional years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079599-2026
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
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
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 20263 weeks to go
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
Brighton and Hove City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Further Information

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