--- title: "Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822042" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822042" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822042.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822042.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-29" --- # Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822042 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822042) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822042.json) ## Summary Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire, is actively seeking to award a contract for "Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services" in Stirling. This procurement, classified under general public services, involves two lots: stray dog kennelling services for up to seven days (Lot 1), and training, rehabilitation, and rehoming support for dogs unclaimed beyond the statutory period (Lot 2). The procurement has reached the tender stage with the process initiated on 29 April 2026. Interested suppliers should note that electronic submissions are required via the Public Contracts Scotland website and the deadline for responses is set for 2 June 2026, midday. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, encouraging broad participation from suitable businesses. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in animal care and boarding facilities. Ideal candidates will have the necessary infrastructure, hold a valid Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 licence, and be within a 50-mile radius of Stirling. Suppliers can leverage this contract to establish long-term growth, given its renewal potential six months before the current contract concludes. With quality and price as key award criteria, businesses positioned to provide both exceptional care and competitive pricing should find this opportunity ripe for expansion and partnership with public authorities like the Stirling Council and associated stakeholders. ## Notice Stirling Council, in (collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council and Clackmannanshire), seeks to award a two Lot contract for the provision of up to 7 clear days stray dog kennelling services (Lot 1), followed by training rehabilitation and rehoming support for dogs that remain unclaimed beyond the 7 day statutory period (Lot 2). ### Lot Information Training, Rehabilitation and Rehoming Stirling Council, in (collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council and Clackmannanshire), seeks to award a two Lot contract for the provision of up to 7 clear days stray dog kennelling services (Lot 1), followed by training rehabilitation and rehoming support for dogs that remain unclaimed beyond the 7 day statutory period (Lot 2). Renewal: This contract will likely be renewed 6 months before the end of the current contract date. Stray Dog Kenneling Services (up to 7 days) Stirling Council, in (collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council and Clackmannanshire), seeks to award a two Lot contract for the provision of up to 7 clear days stray dog kennelling services (Lot 1), followed by training rehabilitation and rehoming support for dogs that remain unclaimed beyond the 7 day statutory period (Lot 2). Renewal: This contract will likely be renewed 6 months before the end of the current contract date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554805 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 6 months before expiry of this contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | STIRLING COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK7 7QA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Clackmannanshire | | Electoral ward | Clackmannanshire South | | Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth | | Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80512000 - Dog training services - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554805 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554805 Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services - Stirling Council, in (collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council and Clackmannanshire), seeks to award a two Lot contract for the provision of up to 7 clear days stray dog kennelling services (Lot 1), followed by training rehabilitation and rehoming support for dogs that remain unclaimed beyond the 7 day statutory period (Lot 2). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822042 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.stirling.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822042 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=822042 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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