Planning

Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council is spearheading a joint procurement initiative, in conjunction with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, to secure services for stray dog kennelling and rehoming. This planned procurement aims to cover essential services for stray dogs, including a seven-day kennelling period and subsequent rehoming support for dogs unclaimed after this period. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the Forth Valley region (UKM77). Interested businesses should mark their calendars for an information session on the 19th of August, from 1 PM to 4:30 PM, at The Wallace Room, Stirling. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with more details forthcoming on the 3rd of November 2025.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in animal care services, particularly those specialising in kennel management and animal welfare services. Companies with innovative approaches to kennelling and rehoming, and those capable of meeting statutory requirements for stray dog care, will find this tender especially beneficial for business growth. The collaborative nature of the procurement, involving multiple councils, indicates a considerable scope of work, necessitating businesses with the capacity for regional service provision. Engaging in the upcoming information session offers a chance to understand the project scope better and showcase potential solutions, a critical step for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in public service procurement.

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Notice Title

Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services

Notice Description

Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, is in the process of undertaking a joint procurement exercise for the provision of stray dog services. The proposed contract will cover seven-day kennelling for stray dogs, followed by rehoming support for any animals remaining unclaimed after the statutory holding period

Lot Information

Rehoming Services

Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, is in the process of undertaking a joint procurement exercise for the provision of stray dog services. The proposed contract will cover seven-day kennelling for stray dogs, followed by rehoming support for any animals remaining unclaimed after the statutory holding period.

Dog Kenneling Services

Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, is in the process of undertaking a joint procurement exercise for the provision of stray dog services. The proposed contract will cover seven-day kennelling for stray dogs, followed by rehoming support for any animals remaining unclaimed after the statutory holding period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806002
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536803
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

FALKIRK COUNCIL

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Dion Robb
Contact Email
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk, procurement@clacks.gov.uk, procurementtenders@scotland.police.uk, robbd@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000, +44 1324506070, +44 1786404040, +44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536803
    Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services - Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, is in the process of undertaking a joint procurement exercise for the provision of stray dog services. The proposed contract will cover seven-day kennelling for stray dogs, followed by rehoming support for any animals remaining unclaimed after the statutory holding period

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