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title: "The Collections and Boarding of Banned Breeds, Dangerous and Seized Dogs, Including Destruction of Dogs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06893f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# The Collections and Boarding of Banned Breeds, Dangerous and Seized Dogs, Including Destruction of Dogs

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06893f

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, acting as the buyer, is in the planning stage of a procurement process concerning the collection and boarding of banned breeds, dangerous dogs, and seized dogs including their destruction. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on dog kennel services (CPV 98380000), and is situated in the UKE3 region. This initiative represents a key opportunity for businesses in the South Yorkshire area, specifically targeting the requirements established by South Yorkshire Police. The pre-market engagement phase is currently underway, with the relevant document scheduled to be accessible until 30th April 2026. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2030.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in canine care and management, and services related to the handling of dangerous animals. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its nature and scope. The early engagement phase of this procurement process allows potential suppliers to provide input and participate in shaping the contract requirements, ensuring the eventual tender is feasible and aligned with current industry standards. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the provided portal to gain further insights and ensure they can competitively participate in the forthcoming procurement stages.

## Notice

South Yorkshire Police is currently in the early stages of developing the requirements for a contract covering the Collection and Boarding of Banned Breeds, Dangerous Dogs and Seized Dogs, including the Destruction of Dogs. As part of this work, we are engaging with the market at an early stage to gather insight from potential suppliers. This will help us shape the most appropriate contractual approach and ensure that any future tender is practical, well structured and attractive to the market. Please note that this activity does not constitute an invitation to tender and is not a request for formal expressions of interest. Instead, this market engagement aims to gather insights from suppliers to understand market capacity, gauge interest, and ensure that the planned procurement is feasible and aligned with current industry capabilities.

### Planning Information

The pre market engagement document can be found on https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home 
Information regarding how to register can be found on the portal. Should you have any difficulties or require further help support is available as follows:
 By Email: support@in-tend.co.uk
 By Telephone: 0114 407 0065 during office hours ONLY (08.30 to 17.00)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036922-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| 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 | SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 09:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036922-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036922-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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