Scope
Reference
DN767688
Description
The contractor will be required to provide a stray dog service which complies with the council's statutory responsibilities under the following provisions conferred by the following Acts and Act, Order or Regulation made under them and all other implemented during the contract period:
* The Environmental Protection Act 1990 and any regulations made under this act
* Section 27 of the Road Traffic Act 1988
* Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 2005
* Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 - this may be at the request of the police
* Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2015.
* Animal Welfare Act 2006
* Environmental Protection (Stray Dogs) Regulations 1992
* Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023
The contractor will also need to have processes in place to accommodate all new and other legislation, byelaws, regulations, or orders and to take into consideration Government issued guidance relating to dogs which are implemented throughout the contract term for which the contractor must make do provision.
The contractor will be required to support and work with Safer Communities Officers on issues relating to stray dogs in accordance with the Council's Enforcement Plans, policies and procedures using the Council's current operating system.
Total value (estimated)
- £325,000 excluding VAT
- £390,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
the contract is for 3 years (36 months) with 2 x optional 1 year (12 month) extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98380000 - Dog kennel services
- 98390000 - Other services
Contract locations
- UKH11 - Peterborough
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Follow the link to the advert, express an interest to access the tender documents, follow the instructions in the ITT
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 August 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Experience and Knowledge 30% Quality 25% Training and Qualifications 15% Efficiency 15% Out of Hours 10% Optimise Resources 5% |
Quality | 60% |
| Pricing | Price | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=187832ed-2ab6-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
Contracting authority
Peterborough City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLXM-3229-WVQH
Sand Martin House Peterborough, Bittern Way
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
United Kingdom
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government