--- title: "BHCC - NK - Out of hours dog collection service and kennelling provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Brighton and Hove City Council" published: "2026-08-20" --- # BHCC - NK - Out of hours dog collection service and kennelling provision Buyer: Brighton and Hove City Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f0.json) ## Summary Brighton and Hove City Council is procuring a single integrated animal welfare service for dogs in Brighton and Hove. The requirement combines out-of-hours collection and transport of stray dogs; kennelling, care and welfare; and reunification with owners or, where dogs are unclaimed, rehoming or humane disposal when they are unsuitable for rehoming. It also covers collection, transport, temporary accommodation and welfare support for dogs belonging to vulnerable adults who cannot care for them because of hospitalisation, incapacity, detention or another circumstance covered by the Council’s duties. The provider will work with animal wardens, Regulatory Services, Adult Social Care, Sussex Police, veterinary practices, emergency services and other partners. This is a dog kennel and animal welfare service. The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries had to be submitted by 1 September 2026 at 10:00, and tenders by 15 September 2026 at 10:00. Submissions are made electronically through the South East Shared Services online tendering portal, in English. The contract is due to run from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with an extension of up to 24 months possible, giving a maximum end date of 30 November 2031. Its estimated value is £375,000 gross, including the single lot. The award decision was due by 26 October 2026. Evaluation is based on price at 70% and quality at 30%. This opportunity suits specialist kennels, animal welfare providers and integrated dog collection services, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Bidders need the operational capability to provide responsive out-of-hours collection and safe transport, temporary accommodation, kennelling, daily care and welfare support. They should be able to manage both stray dogs and dogs taken into care because vulnerable owners are unable to look after them. Relevant experience includes owner reunification, rehoming, humane disposal where necessary, responsible dog ownership support and coordinated work with councils, animal wardens, social care, police, emergency services and veterinary practices. The successful provider must be fully licensed under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018, as amended, and hold a current kennelling licence with at least a three-star rating. ## Notice Brighton & Hove City Council requires a single integrated animal welfare service that combines: 1. Out-of-hours stray dog collection and transportation service. 2. Kennelling, care and welfare provision for stray dogs. Reunification to owner or if unclaimed, rehomed or humanely disposed of if unsuitable for rehoming. 3. Collection, transportation, temporary accommodation and welfare support for dogs belonging to vulnerable adults where Adult Social Care has a duty of care under the Care Act 2014, and the owner has become hospitalised, incapacitated, detained, or otherwise unable to care for their dog. The objective of the contract is to provide a seamless, responsive, humane and legally compliant service that protects animal welfare, supports vulnerable residents, promotes responsible dog ownership and ensures the Council fulfils its statutory duty in relation to stray dogs under Section 149 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and safeguarding responsibilities under Section 47 of the Care Act 2014. The Service Provider will work collaboratively with Regulatory Services, Animal Wardens, Adult Social Care, Sussex Police, veterinary practices, emergency services and other relevant partners to ensure that dogs are collected, transported, accommodated and cared for safely and professionally. The contract commences 1 December 2026 for a period of 3 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 additional years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079599-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £375,000 | | Lots value | £375,000 | | 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 | Brighton and Hove City Council | | Locality | HOVE | | Postcode area | Brighton | | Postcode | BN3 3BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | | Local authority | Brighton and Hove | | Electoral ward | Central Hove | | Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade | | Delivery location | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2026 at 15:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079599-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079599-2026 20th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home - 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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