Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Stirling Council
Procurement, Teith House
Stirling
FK7 7QA
UK
Contact person: Dion Robb
Telephone: +44 1786404040
E-mail: robbd@stirling.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.stirling.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00146
I.1) Name and addresses
Falkirk Council
The Foundry, 4 Central Boulevard, Central Park
Larbert
FK5 4RU
UK
Telephone: +44 1324506070
E-mail: cpu@falkirk.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM76
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
I.1) Name and addresses
Clackmannanshire Council
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street
Alloa
FK10 1EB
UK
Telephone: +44 1259450000
E-mail: Procurement@clacks.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM72
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00260
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Police Authority
1 Pacific Quay, 2nd Floor
Glasgow
G51 1DZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1786895668
E-mail: procurementtenders@scotland.police.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.spa.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Stirling Council
Teith House
Stirling
FK7 7QA
UK
Contact person: Dion Robb
E-mail: robbd@stirling.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.stirling.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services
Reference number: SC2425-0147
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98380000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Dog Kenneling Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98380000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
Forth Valley
II.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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Rehoming Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98380000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
Forth Valley
II.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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/11/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/08/2025