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title: "Stray Dog and Kennelling provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0694ee"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
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# Stray Dog and Kennelling provision

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0694ee

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## Summary

The Cambridge City Council is seeking a provider for the "Stray Dog and Kennelling provision" service, which involves operating the stray dog reception, kennelling, and rehoming function. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically dog kennel services, and is located in the United Kingdom, particularly within the UKH12 region. The procurement process is in the tender stage, being an open competition method below the threshold. The relevant deadlines are set with the enquiry period concluding on 25th May 2026 and the tender closing on 1st June 2026. The contract is valued at £66,000, with a gross value of £70,200, and is open to collaboration from multiple councils within Cambridgeshire throughout its duration.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in animal care services, particularly those experienced in dog kennelling and rehoming. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as they may find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. With the potential for the contract value to increase through partnerships with other regional councils, businesses equipped to grow and extend their services across multiple locations will be well-positioned to benefit. Furthermore, the contract offers a maximum extension period until June 2029, ensuring a stable, long-term engagement for the winning bidder.

## Notice

This Request for Quote seeks a provider to operate the statutory stray dog reception, kennelling, and rehoming function on behalf of Cambridge City Council. The Council has a legal duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to collect and safely accommodate stray dogs found within the district. The appointed provider will receive dogs 7 days a week between 09:00-15:30 from authorised officers and 24 hours members of the public. Cambridge City Council does not have their own kennelling facility and therefore has a need to identify a provider to fulfil their responsibilities in terms of a reception and holding centre for stray dogs. CCC have contracted external kennelling to oversee the safe housing and welfare elements of this role, whilst CCC officers and members of the public will collect secured strays and deliver to the kennelling. This contract is open to all of Cambridgeshire Councils throughout the life of the contract including: South Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Peterborough City Council and Huntingdonshire District Council. The contract value may increase if any of these Councils join this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042635-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | £66,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 14:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042635-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042635-2026
  8th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=95fee2f5-e54a-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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