Framework for the Boarding, Kennelling and Collection of Stray and Social Care Animals
Sunderland City Council · Local authority
In brief
Sunderland City 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.
It is a framework worth up to £800,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 April 2027.
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 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 11 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £800,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
What the notice says
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- 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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 065265-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 077411-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
104Awards
77Suppliers it has used most
- Lyreco UK Limited3 contracts
- Brims Construction Limited2 contracts
- The Festivals Group UK Limited2 contracts
- ALD Skills Academy Ltd1 contract
- Acorn Training Ltd1 contract
- Adr Mediation & Training C.I.C.1 contract
- Advanced Renewable Power Ltd1 contract
- Andrew Reay1 contract
From notice 065265-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 July 2026, last updated 13 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.