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title: "Market Engagement - Framework for the Boarding, Kennelling and Collection of Stray and Social Care Animals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c8c0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Market Engagement - Framework for the Boarding, Kennelling and Collection of Stray and Social Care Animals

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8c0

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council, in collaboration with South Tyneside and Gateshead Borough Councils, is in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Framework for the Boarding, Kennelling and Collection of Stray and Social Care Animals." This service procurement, valued at GBP 800,000 (up to GBP 960,000 gross), is categorised under dog kennel services and serves the United Kingdom's UKC region. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key market engagement deadline on 31st July 2026. A framework agreement is planned to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2031, with a future notice date scheduled for 1st September 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses experienced in animal care services, specifically those able to provide boarding and kennelling solutions for stray and social care animals. The framework is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a substantial business opportunity due to its extended duration and collaborative nature across three local councils. Businesses with innovative approaches in animal care and management are encouraged to participate, leveraging the framework's potential to establish long-term contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Framework for the Boarding, Kennelling and Collection of Stray and Social Care Animals On behalf of 3 local Authorities: Gateshead Council South Tyneside Council Sunderland Council

### Planning Information

The Market Engagement questionnaire is available via the OPEN system, this is named Market Engagement - Framework for the Boarding, Kennelling and Collection of Stray and Social Care Animals
Please register for free on the OPEN system via this link https://www.open-uk.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065265-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL; SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 14:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065265-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065265-2026
  10th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org

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