--- title: "Provision of Dog Kennel Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a904" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a904" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a904.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a904.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-29" --- # Provision of Dog Kennel Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a904 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a904) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a904.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has initiated an open tender process for the "Provision of Dog Kennel Services," requiring the annual handling of approximately 1,000 stray dogs. This contract, valued at up to £1,000,000 over a three-year period, aims to support the Council's statutory obligations for stray dog collection and rehoming. The procurement falls under the services category, with the main location being Birmingham, UKG31 region. Interested suppliers are advised to register via the In-tend e-tendering system, with submission deadlines set for 23rd June 2026. Key procurement stages include the enquiry period ending on 15th June 2026 and the award decision expected by 3rd August 2026. This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in animal care services, particularly those with capabilities in kennelling, veterinary treatment, and rehoming. It is an excellent opportunity for companies experienced in handling dogs of varying temperaments and providing responsive and comprehensive care. The contract, which favours a supplier who can offer high-quality services while ensuring competitive pricing, is structured to encourage businesses capable of delivering and maintaining facilities for ad hoc dog kennelling and managing associated operational processes effectively. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Dog Kennel Services, a stray dog kennelling and rehoming service, a provision needed in order to facilitate the Council's statutory responsibility to collect and impound stray dogs. A provider who can: * Receive dogs of unknown temperament and vaccination status for boarding on an ad hoc basis and without prior arrangement. * Provide sufficient kennelling facilities for the receipt and kennelling of approximately 1,000 stray dogs per year. * Provide veterinary treatment promptly, to those dogs that require it and administer any subsequent medication or care as appropriate. * Process any person looking to claim their dog, including obtaining their identification details and receiving the Council fees. * Take responsibility of dogs that are not claimed by their owners within the statutory 7-day period, for rehoming or humane euthanasia as applicable. The Contract will last for 3 years. The contract will be awarded to 1 supplier. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 23rd June 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050892-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - 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 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 29 May 2026 at 13:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050892-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050892-2026 29th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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