--- title: "Provisions for Dog Kenneling Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c488" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c488" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c488.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c488.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-06" --- # Provisions for Dog Kenneling Services Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c488 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c488) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c488.json) ## Summary Caerphilly County Borough Council is calling for suppliers to provide dog kennelling services under a new tender titled "Provisions for Dog Kenneling Services". Operating under the tender stage, this procurement focuses on delivering comprehensive stray dog kennelling services, adhering to the Environmental Protection Act 1990. It encompasses reception, care, and welfare for stray dogs in Hengoed, United Kingdom (UKL16 region). The process is conducted through an open procedure in line with the Procurement Act 2023. Key dates include an enquiry period deadline on 29th July 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 3rd August 2026. The successful contract is scheduled to commence on 3rd September 2026 for an initial three-year term, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. As the procurement will solely evaluate price as the award criterion, businesses that can competitively price their kennelling services while meeting the Council's standards will be well-positioned. With a total contract value of £68,400, this is an advantageous opportunity for businesses specialising in animal care services, offering a pathway for growth and expanded service offerings. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically via the designated submission portal. ## Notice Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver stray dog kennelling services on behalf of the Council. The service will provide the reception, accommodation, care and welfare of stray dogs collected by, or handed to, the Council under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and other relevant legislation. The appointed contractor will be required to provide secure and appropriate kennelling facilities for an estimated 70-130 stray dogs per year, including sufficient capacity to accommodate peak demand. The service will include accepting dogs from Council officers and members of the public, providing daily care and welfare during the statutory retention period, maintaining appropriate records, and facilitating the transfer of unclaimed dogs to the Council's nominated rehoming partner following the statutory holding period. Interested suppliers should refer to the procurement documents for full details of the specification and service requirements. The contract will commence for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The procurement is being conducted under the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This procurement will be evaluated as a two-stage process: * Stage One - The first stage of the evaluation process will consist of the Conditions of Participation using the Welsh Procurement Specific Questionnaire ("WPSQ"). * Stage Two - The second stage of the evaluation process will consist of the Award Criteria. Following confirmation that the evaluation requirements of Stage One have been met, Bidders will proceed to Stage Two of the evaluation process. This stage consists of the Project Team evaluating the Bidder's response to the following criteria and weightings: Price 100% Upon conclusion of the evaluation of responses, the preferred Bidder whom it is agreed should be appointed to the Contract will be advised accordingly in writing with the issue of an 'Acceptance / Award' letter via Proactis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Authority intends to establish a Contract for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063306-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 2 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £68,400 | | Lots value | £68,400 | | 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 | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HENGOED | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF82 7PG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys | | Local authority | Caerphilly | | Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach | | Westminster constituency | Caerphilly | | Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2026 at 14:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063306-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063306-2026 6th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - 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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