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title: "Provision of Temporary Kennelling and Animal Care Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bcf3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HULL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# Provision of Temporary Kennelling and Animal Care Services

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bcf3

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Hull City Council involves a tender for the "Provision of Temporary Kennelling and Animal Care Services" in the region of UKE11, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled to conclude on 9 July 2026. This procurement is in the 'services' category and includes the provision of community, social, and personal services linked to domestic animals. The planned advertisement for the tender is expected around September or October 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 4 January 2027 and end on 3 January 2031, with an approximate contract value of £960,000 gross. Potential providers are invited to engage through the YORTender portal to inform the tender strategy.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in animal care, particularly those experienced in dog kennel services and domestic animal nurseries. The potential for a long-term contract spanning four years provides a sustainable business growth opportunity for eligible firms. Companies operating in or capable of extending services to the UKE11 region, particularly those with framework agreements and the ability to provide comprehensive animal care services, will find this tender particularly attractive. The procurement process allows interested businesses to contribute insights during the planning stage, providing a chance to influence tender specifications and develop a competitive advantage.

## Notice

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) questionnaire for the provision of Temporary Kennelling and Animal Care Services. Please complete and return the questionnaire to inform the upcoming tender. Further market engagement events may be arranged prior to the tender being advertised. Currently the planned advertisement is intended to be Sept/Oct 2026 (subject to change). Please complete and return via YORTender by 12 noon (BST) 9 July 2026.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106748&TID=100111844&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059795-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 03325000 - Small animals
- 85210000 - Domestic animal nurseries
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 11:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059795-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059795-2026
  25th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106748&TID=100111844&B=
- https://www.hull.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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