---
title: "BT479 - Dog Kennelling and Rehoming Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b115"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# BT479 - Dog Kennelling and Rehoming Services

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b115

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## Summary

The Westminster City Council has initiated a tender process for dog kennelling and rehoming services within the London region. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on providing 24/7 dog kennelling, care, and rehoming services in line with statutory requirements. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 9th June 2026. Interested suppliers have until 30th June 2026 to express their interest and submit responses via the council's eSourcing portal. The contract period is expected to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in dog kennelling and rehoming services. Companies with expertise in animal welfare, licensed kennelling, veterinary care, and behavioural assessments are well-suited to compete in this tender. Successful bidders will be able to form a long-term partnership with a public authority, offering a steady stream of business over the two-year contract period and potentially enhancing their reputation and credibility in the animal care sector. The involvement of Westminster City Council, a significant sub-central government authority, further adds to the prestige and potential financial benefits of winning this opportunity.

## Notice

Westminster City Council is seeking a supplier to provide a 24/7 dog kennelling, care and rehoming service to support the statutory handling of stray and abandoned dogs. Services include licensed kennelling, animal welfare provision in line with the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and DEFRA guidance, veterinary care, behavioural assessments, and facilitation of return to owners or rehoming of unclaimed dogs.

### Planning Information

This Expression of Interest (EOI) is being undertaken to assess market capacity, capability and delivery approaches for dog kennelling and rehoming services.
Interested suppliers are invited to review the opportunity and submit responses via the Council’s eSourcing portal:
https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/16907297019EACD34B72
All clarification questions must also be submitted through the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054405-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| 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 | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 14:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054405-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054405-2026
  9th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/16907297019EACD34B72
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westminster.gov.uk/

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