Supplier of Collection, Kennelling and Re-homing of Stray Dogs

Cheltenham Borough Council

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Updated: Jul 20, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the environment and climate, information and communication technology and legal services sectors, with a focus on Hardware and Anti Corruption. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 40,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 14, 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 environment and climate 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

The provision of:
• service for the Council for the collection of stray dogs under Environmental Protection Act 1990 section 149(1) and The Control of Dogs order 1992.
• the return of micro chipped or identified strays to their owners at the earliest opportunity
• efforts made to reunite dogs with their owners and advice on responsible dog ownership
• the boarding/kennelling of all stray dogs collected
• an out of hours collection and kennelling service
• re-homing of unclaimed dogs
• monthly reports for contract monitoring detailing a comprehensive breakdown of the service provided, compliance with key performance indicators in 8.1 below; the charges involved in undertaking that service and information on any subsequent action undertaken
• bi-annual meeting to monitor and review the service against the key performance indicators in 8.1 below and address any operational issues
• review at the end of the Term and assistance with new contract arrangements to ensure continuity of service

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 068224-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Cheltenham Borough Council

Cheltenham Borough Council has issued 25 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 17 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 068224-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 14, 2026. You have 24 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

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

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Environment & Climate 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 £40,000 - £40,000. 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.