---
title: "Stray Dog Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060166"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# Stray Dog Services

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060166

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Stray Dog Services." This initiative falls under the services category and is located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Potential suppliers are invited to participate in a market engagement exercise aimed at understanding the current market landscape for stray dog services delivery. Although currently not a procurement for a new contract, the Council seeks feedback by 6th February 2026 as part of a strategic review of statutory service provision. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to submit their responses via the Kent Business Portal's messaging section by the specified deadline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in dog kennelling services, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions and delivery models. It's an ideal chance for small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in animal care services to engage with the Council, share insights, and potentially shape the future provision of these essential services. Businesses with strong strategic and operational capabilities in pet services, sustainable delivery models, or innovative adoption strategies will be well-suited for this opportunity to influence future contracts.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement exercise to help us better understand the current market landscape for the delivery of stray dog services. At this stage, the Council is not seeking to procure a new contract but is engaging with the market to explore potential delivery models, innovations, and supplier capabilities. This exercise is part of a wider strategic review of statutory service provision. We welcome all interested parties to share their insights and help shape the future of this statutory service. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Dog-kennel-services./WD8RW99RM2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/WD8RW99RM2

### Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to submit their responses to the bullet points found in the Supplier Engagement document, in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Responses should be limited to 300 words per bullet point for the purposes of this exercise.
All submissions must be made via the ‘Messaging’ section of the Kent Business Portal. Submissions must be submitted by 6th February 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001251-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001251-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001251-2026
  7th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/WD8RW99RM2
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Dog-kennel-services./WD8RW99RM2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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