Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be7-e97b-73cf-8531-d7cd792c34a2/bhcc-nk-out-of-hours-dog-collection-service-and-kennelling-provision closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # BHCC - NK - Out of hours dog collection service and kennelling provision [Brighton and Hove City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/brighton-and-hove-city-council) Estimated value £375,000 Published 20 Aug 2026 Deadline Closed 15 Sept 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Brighton & Hove City Council requires a single integrated animal welfare service that combines: - Out-of-hours stray dog collection and transportation service. - Kennelling, care and welfare provision for stray dogs. Reunification to owner or if unclaimed, rehomed or humanely disposed of if unsuitable for rehoming. - 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Dog kennel services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f0-2026-08-20T15:58:45+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f0-2026-08-20T15:58:45+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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Brighton and Hove City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/brighton-and-hove-city-council) [Sector More Other community & personal services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/community-personal-services) ## More tenders like this [Washing and dry-cleaning services – Accord-cadre à bons de commande de prestations de location, entretien et gestion du linge · Cias Terres de Maurienne - Ehpad Bel'fontaine · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7395-73b9-a765-1db7e6dd00b5/france-washing-and-dry-cleaning-services-accord-cadre-a-bons-de-commande-de) [Miscellaneous services – Servizio Reception Welcome Desk · Freie Universität Bozen · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8b73-7187-9c80-2908f2993434/italy-miscellaneous-services-servizio-reception-welcome-desk) [Home-help services – Udbud af helhedspleje og hjemmepleje til borgere i eget hjem i Vejle Kommune · Vejle Kommune · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-a425-7319-a433-bf67841eb48a/denmark-home-help-services-udbud-af-helhedspleje-og-hjemmepleje-til-borgere) [Washing and dry-cleaning services – Gordijnenreiniging · Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht · 44 days left · 2 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6fdc-7172-8048-7acdb8f50a37/netherlands-washing-and-dry-cleaning-services-gordijnenreiniging) [Washing and dry-cleaning services – Udbud på vask, leje og levering af Linned · Fællesudbud Sjælland · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8b49-7299-bcbf-f1da15517b5e/denmark-washing-and-dry-cleaning-services-udbud-pa-vask-leje-og-levering-af) [Miscellaneous services – Servicio de Modelos en Vivo para la Facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad de Sevilla. · Rectorado de la Universidad de Sevilla · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8b94-721a-8e8e-f04ca7219006/spain-miscellaneous-services-servicio-de-modelos-en-vivo-para-la-facultad-de)