---
title: "Stray Dog Kennelling and Rehoming"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6182558a-caa3-4845-b4be-89638cc22f2f"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6182558a-caa3-4845-b4be-89638cc22f2f"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6182558a-caa3-4845-b4be-89638cc22f2f.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6182558a-caa3-4845-b4be-89638cc22f2f.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-06-26"
---

# Stray Dog Kennelling and Rehoming

Buyer: SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6182558a-caa3-4845-b4be-89638cc22f2f

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6182558a-caa3-4845-b4be-89638cc22f2f)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6182558a-caa3-4845-b4be-89638cc22f2f.json)

## Summary

Swale Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for a Stray Dog Kennelling and Rehoming contract, scheduled to commence on 1 July 2020 and lasting until 30 June 2023, with a potential one-year extension. The contract will involve providing facilities for receiving, boarding, and rehoming stray dogs. The procurement method is open, and the tender period closed on 14 June 2020. This opportunity is classified under dog kennel services and the expected contract value is £18,600.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the veterinary and animal care sectors to expand their services. Companies specialising in kennel management, animal boarding, and rehoming services will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging with this tender could enhance their portfolio and contribute to community welfare through responsible dog handling and rehoming initiatives.

## Notice

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for a Stray Dog Kennelling Contract. The contract will commence on Wednesday, 01 July 2020 and terminate on Friday, 30 June 2023. The Council may extend this opportunity for a further one year. The tenderer/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Tender, (MEAT) will be awarded the contract. The contract will involve providing licensed facilities for the reception and boarding and rehoming of stray dogs for the statutory 7-day period, although this may be shorter for claimed dogs, and for a period following the statutory period where the kennels do not wish to re-home a dog. Swale BC officers will require access to the kennels from 09.00 until 22.00 hours, seven days a week, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Easter Sunday. Expressions of Interest and Invitation to Tender (I.T.T.) must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the I.T.T. is 14/06/2020 23:59.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5aee780-e1f0-42ea-b2bb-bfafe98dd729 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SITTINGBOURNE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME10 3HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Swale |
| Electoral ward | Roman |
| Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAREBEAR KENNELS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2020 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5aee780-e1f0-42ea-b2bb-bfafe98dd729
- 14 May 2020 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86024aed-5e5a-45d4-9d6d-1a9f1412c472

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5aee780-e1f0-42ea-b2bb-bfafe98dd729
  25th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86024aed-5e5a-45d4-9d6d-1a9f1412c472
  14th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://procontract.due-north.com
  Tenders must be submitted through the ProContract portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swale.gov.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6182558a-caa3-4845-b4be-89638cc22f2f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6182558a-caa3-4845-b4be-89638cc22f2f.json.