ES2462 - Kennelling of Stray Dogs

What the buyer is asking for

Under s149 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, local authorities have a statutory duty to deal with stray dogs and must appoint an officer for the purpose of discharging their stray dog functions. Local authorities are required to seize stray dogs found in a public place and detain them for up to seven days. The local authority is also required to lawfully dispose of the dog after seven days if not claimed by the owner.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• pricePrice50%
• qualityQualityQuality - 50%

What you must already have

Conditions of participation. These are pass or fail, so check them before writing anything.

• technical

  The holding, or commitment to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, a valid Animal Activity Licence authorising the boarding of dogs and operation of kennels, issued in accordance with the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (or equivalent for your organisation) and for the duration of the contract will compliance at all times with the requirements of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and any associated licence conditions.

How contested is this?

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published19 days ago

   3 Sept 2026, 09:39 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 3 days

   24 Sept 2026, 16:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 15 days

   6 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
4. Award decision expected byin 116 days

   15 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice12 May 2026, 15:25 BST043547-2026
2. Notice published12 May 2026, 15:37 BST043565-2026
3. Tender notice3 Sept 2026, 09:39 BST083304-2026

Documents

• The tender documents will be made available on the ProContract e-portal free of charge.
• Tender notice on Find a Tender