---
title: "Stray Dogs & Kennelling Service (2026-2029)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061263"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Stray Dogs & Kennelling Service (2026-2029)

Buyer: FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061263

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## Summary

Fenland District Council, based in March, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Stray Dogs & Kennelling Service" spanning from 2026 to 2029, with potential extensions to 2031. The contract, identified under code CWM260526, involves services related to stray dog capture, collection, reception, kennelling, and disposal rehoming. The procurement method utilized was an "open" competition for contracts below the threshold, ensuring a fair tendering environment. The award was finalized on 26 May 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1 June 2026. Fenland Stray Dogs Service (FSDS) was awarded the contract, highlighting an active procurement status for dog kennel services within the UKH region.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in dog kennel services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive stray dog management services. Given the procurement's sub-central government nature, it opens the door to collaborations with public authorities, ensuring steady business through long-term service contracts. Business entities with capabilities in animal care, management, and service expansion within the UK territories would find this contract particularly attractive, allowing them to leverage public sector partnerships to enhance service delivery and reputation.

## Notice

Stray Dog Capture, Collection, Reception, Kennelling and Disposal Rehoming Services for Fenland District Council. (The Council). Contract Term 2026 - 2029 with 1 + 1 option to 2031

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions until 31st May 2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048802-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,000 |
| Lots value | £168,000 |
| Awards value | £168,000 |
| Contracts value | £168,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARCH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE15 8NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Fenland |
| Electoral ward | March North |
| Westminster constituency | North East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FENLAND STRAY DOGS SERVICE (FSDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 12:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048802-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 07:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047485-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 16:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008210-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048802-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047485-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008210-2026
  29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=a7066d9d-22fd-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fenland.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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