Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Stirling Council
Procurement, Teith House
Stirling
FK7 7QA
Contact
Dion Robb
Telephone
+44 1786404040
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00146
one.1) Name and addresses
Falkirk Council
The Foundry, 4 Central Boulevard, Central Park
Larbert
FK5 4RU
Telephone
+44 1324506070
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM76 - Falkirk
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
one.1) Name and addresses
Clackmannanshire Council
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street
Alloa
FK10 1EB
Telephone
+44 1259450000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00260
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Police Authority
1 Pacific Quay, 2nd Floor
Glasgow
G51 1DZ
procurementtenders@scotland.police.uk
Telephone
+44 1786895668
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Stirling Council
Teith House
Stirling
FK7 7QA
Contact
Dion Robb
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services
Reference number
SC2425-0147
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98380000 - Dog kennel services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, is in the process of undertaking a joint procurement exercise for the provision of stray dog services. The proposed contract will cover seven-day kennelling for stray dogs, followed by rehoming support for any animals remaining unclaimed after the statutory holding period
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rehoming Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 98380000 - Dog kennel services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance
Forth Valley
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, is in the process of undertaking a joint procurement exercise for the provision of stray dog services. The proposed contract will cover seven-day kennelling for stray dogs, followed by rehoming support for any animals remaining unclaimed after the statutory holding period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Dog Kenneling Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 98380000 - Dog kennel services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance
Forth Valley
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, is in the process of undertaking a joint procurement exercise for the provision of stray dog services. The proposed contract will cover seven-day kennelling for stray dogs, followed by rehoming support for any animals remaining unclaimed after the statutory holding period.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 November 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, is in the process of undertaking a joint procurement exercise for the provision of stray dog services. The proposed contract will cover seven-day kennelling for stray dogs, followed by rehoming support for any animals remaining unclaimed after the statutory holding period.
Please note that this procurement exercise relates exclusively to kennelling and rehoming services. Other statutory functions carried out by Animal Control Officers—such as dog control enforcement and the collection of stray dogs—do not fall within the scope of this initiative.
To support early market engagement and inform the development of the service specification, we are pleased to invite you to attend an information session. The purpose of this session is to:
- Share initial proposals regarding the scope of the procurement
- Gather insights and feedback from potential service providers
- Understand market capabilities and any operational constraints
- Explore innovative approaches to kennelling and rehoming process
Session Details:
Date: Tuesday 19th August
Time: 1pm-4.30pm
Location: The Wallace Room, Old Viewforth, 14-20 Pitt Terrace, Stirling, FK8 2ET
We welcome your participation and would be grateful for your input.
Please confirm your attendance by Friday 15th August by emailing supplierforum@stirling.gov.uk.
We look forward to engaging with you at the session.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=806002.
(SC Ref:806002)