Planning

Provision of a dog kennelling service

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by Fife Council, involves the provision of a dog kennelling service designed to accommodate stray dogs and fulfil the requirements of the Environmental Act 1990. The procurement falls under the general public services industry category. Located in Glenrothes, Fife Council has released a planning document with a future notice date of 18th September 2025. The primary stage is currently in planning with expected procurement activity to seek suitable contractors capable of delivering efficient dog kennelling services within or outside Fife.

Participating in this tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in animal care services, particularly those with established kennelling facilities. Companies that can provide suitable and sufficient kennelling for stray dogs, including the availability of at least eight designated kennels for Fife Council, will find this tender highly relevant. The council might split the contract between North and South Fife or award it to multiple suppliers based on the level of market interest, creating versatile opportunities for various service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a dog kennelling service

Notice Description

Fife Council is conducting market engagement to identify suitable contractors to provide dog kennelling services for stray dogs to ensure it meets the obligations of the Environmental Act 1990

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision to the Council of kennelling facilities for stray dogs. Suitable and sufficient kennelling facilities for stray dogs shall be provided by the Contractor at one location. 8 kennels must be available for exclusive use for Fife Council. There must be one kennel in isolation exclusively to service this Contract.. If there is sufficient interest, the Council may split the requirement (North and South Fife) or award to more than one supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793593
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526556
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
juliet.hall@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Further Information

Notice Documents

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