ES2462 - Kennelling of Stray Dogs

Wiltshire Council

Published: Sep 3, 2026

Updated: Sep 3, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the humanitarian aid sector, with a focus on Protection. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 301,923. Proposals must be submitted before October 6, 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 humanitarian aid 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

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 3, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 083304-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire Council has issued 90 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 54 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Humanitarian & Emergency Response 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 £301,923 - £301,923. 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 083304-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 6, 2026. You have 32 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

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