---
title: "AT1509 Boarding Provisions for stray dogs Collected by the Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c51a"
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published: "2026-07-07"
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# AT1509 Boarding Provisions for stray dogs Collected by the Council

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c51a

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## Summary

Luton Council is currently undergoing a tender process for "AT1509 Boarding Provisions for stray dogs" under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The procurement focuses on kennelling and boarding stray dogs, along with providing welfare monitoring and other related services. The primary category for this procurement is services, specifically dog kennel and veterinary services, located in the UKH21 region. This open competition procurement method invites service providers to bid by 17:00 on 20 July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 15 July 2026. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1 August 2026 and will run until 31 July 2030.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the dog kennel and veterinary service industries. Companies that specialise in animal care and welfare, particularly those capable of managing the statutory duties related to stray dog management, are well-suited to compete in this bidding. The values placed on quality (90%) and price (10%) suggest that Luton Council is looking for providers who can offer high-standard services at competitive rates. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their public sector contracts portfolio.

## Notice

Luton Council is looking to kennel and board stray dogs under Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 149, the Council must seize and detain stray dogs for a minimum of seven clear days. The authority will also need the service to include kennelling, welfare monitoring, reclaiming. record keeping and out of hours acceptance. This is a statutory service the local authority has a duty of care to the public and animal welfare.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063606-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,062 |
| Lots value | £158,062 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH21 Luton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 11:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063606-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063606-2026
  7th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.comAT1509BoardingofStraydogsthatarecollectedbythecouncil
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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