Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc5-632c-73bf-99e4-e6fdeb6657ea/stray-dog-kennelling-2025 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Stray dog Kennelling 2025 [Medway Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/medway-council) Estimated value £44,000 Published 10 Oct 2025 Deadline Closed 7 Nov 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender To hold a current licence to board dogs in compliance with The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. To provide suitable facilities for the reception of stray dogs 7 days a week between 09:00 – 17:00hrs. This will include all bank holidays except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. On Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve, access will be by appointment only. Stray dogs will usually be brought to the kennels by an officer of the Council. In some circumstances however, stray dogs may be brought in by the Police or other agency. In these cases, the kennels will complete the relevant paperwork and notify the Council as soon as possible. No reception for the public is required. To properly keep and provide for stray dogs for as long as the Council requires, usually up to 7 full days but this may be longer if necessary. This includes complying with all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and conditions of their licence to board dogs. Where a dog requires veterinary treatment whilst in the kennels’ care, the kennels will obtain the consent of the Council before treatment occurs, except in an emergency where consent cannot be obtained. In such an event, treatment may be authorised by the kennels without consent from the Council. To complete a kennel assessment record for each stray detailing any medical or behaviour concerns for the duration of its care in the kennels. This record should then be provided to the Council after the dog has left the kennels. To send kennelling bills and credit notes to the Council promptly each month. To appoint a lead officer to act as a single point of contact for all operational issues. To attend monthly contract meetings with the Council’s representative so as to address any issues and ensure the smooth running of the contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: [delta-esourcing.com](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Dog-kennel-services./5E2Y284373) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [delta-esourcing.com/respond/5E2Y284373](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5E2Y284373) Read full description ## CPV classification Dog kennel services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05ac66-2025-10-10T10:05:06+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05ac66-2025-10-10T10:05:06+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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