BHCC - NK - Out of hours dog collection service and kennelling provision

Brighton and Hove City Council

Published: Aug 20, 2026

Updated: Aug 20, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security, security and defense and humanitarian aid sectors, with a focus on Veterinary, Police and Protection. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 375,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 15, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the agriculture and food security sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 079599-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Brighton and Hove City Council

Brighton and Hove City Council has issued 66 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 22 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £375,000 - £375,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 079599-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. You have 26 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Brighton and Hove City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.