--- title: "Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d99" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068d99" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068d99.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068d99.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-29" --- # Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d99 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068d99) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068d99.json) ## Summary Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire, is actively tendering a contract for dog kenneling and re-homing services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 2nd June 2026. Located in Stirling, UK, this service falls under the category of dog kennel services, inviting bids for two contract lots: short-term kenneling for stray dogs and subsequent training and rehoming beyond the statutory seven-day period. The tender employs an open procurement method and includes an emphasis on community benefits and electronic submission of bids. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in animal care services, especially those within a 50-mile radius of Stirling. Ideal candidates would possess relevant kenneling facilities, hold a valid licence under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963, and ensure practices compliant with said licensing conditions. With a focus on quality, comprising 60% of the award criteria, this contract offers a substantial tenure of almost five years, with a possibility of renewal six months prior to the contract's expiration, presenting continuous business growth prospects. Suitable businesses include those with expertise in dog training and rehabilitation, aligning with the detailed requirements of the procurement criteria. ## Notice Stirling Council, in (collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council and Clackmannanshire), seeks to award a two Lot contract for the provision of up to 7 clear days stray dog kennelling services (Lot 1), followed by training rehabilitation and rehoming support for dogs that remain unclaimed beyond the 7 day statutory period (Lot 2). ### Lot Information Training, Rehabilitation and Rehoming Stirling Council, in (collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council and Clackmannanshire), seeks to award a two Lot contract for the provision of up to 7 clear days stray dog kennelling services (Lot 1), followed by training rehabilitation and rehoming support for dogs that remain unclaimed beyond the 7 day statutory period (Lot 2). Renewal: This contract will likely be renewed 6 months before the end of the current contract date. Stray Dog Kenneling Services (up to 7 days) Stirling Council, in (collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council and Clackmannanshire), seeks to award a two Lot contract for the provision of up to 7 clear days stray dog kennelling services (Lot 1), followed by training rehabilitation and rehoming support for dogs that remain unclaimed beyond the 7 day statutory period (Lot 2). Renewal: This contract will likely be renewed 6 months before the end of the current contract date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038981-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 6 months before expiry of this contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STIRLING COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK7 7QA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Clackmannanshire | | Electoral ward | Clackmannanshire South | | Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth | | Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80512000 - Dog training services - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2026 at 09:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038981-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/ - http://www.falkirk.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.spa.police.uk - http://www.stirling.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822042 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=822042 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822042 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00146 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00260 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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