---
title: "The Kennelling and Care of Stray Dogs and Unwanted Dogs in Warrington"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06df77"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-07"
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# The Kennelling and Care of Stray Dogs and Unwanted Dogs in Warrington

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06df77

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## Summary

Warrington Borough Council is seeking services for "The Kennelling and Care of Stray Dogs and Unwanted Dogs in Warrington," with the procurement process currently at the Tender stage. The contract aims to provide comprehensive dog kennel services within the Borough of Warrington, classified under the industry category of Dog kennel services (CPV 98380000). The procurement is an open competition method and is set below the threshold value, with a tender period ending on 8th September 2026. The service contract is anticipated to commence on 28th September 2026 and conclude on 27th September 2028, with a potential renewal for one extension of three years. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their tenders electronically via the specified online platform by the deadline of 12:00 on the closing date.

This tender offers lucrative business growth opportunities, particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the lot suitability specifically encourages such submissions. With a contract value estimated at £80,000 (exclusive of VAT) and a total potential duration including renewal extending to 2031, this is a significant opportunity for businesses providing dog care services, animal welfare management, or related fields. Businesses adept in delivering quality services, given the award criteria of 65% on quality, alongside competitive pricing strategies, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this tender process.

## Notice

The service will provide safe, responsive and welfare-focused accommodation, care and management for stray dogs and unwanted dogs within the Borough of Warrington, supporting statutory duties, promoting animal welfare, facilitating the reunification of dogs with their owners wherever possible, and enabling appropriate rehoming outcomes when ownership cannot be established or reclaimed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075446-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD61 Warrington |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2026 at 15:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075446-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075446-2026
  7th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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