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£160,000.00

South Derbyshire District Council · Local authority

In brief

South Derbyshire District Council has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £160,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 1095 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) invites quotes from providers for Dog Kennelling services to support our statutory duties under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. SDDC seeks a partner to: - Provide secure and humane housing for stray dogs (approx. 70 per year, range: 50-115). - Ensure care and welfare standards in line with DEFRA's Code of Practice. - Assist with rehoming of unclaimed dogs after 7 days. - Offer 24/7 supervision and emergency protocols. - Support Council officers with regulatory and enforcement duties.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 013018-2026

About the buyer

From notice 013018-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.