CA18031 - ITT 28/2026 - Dog Kennelling Services Newry, Mounre & Down District Council
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
25 June 2026
14 days remaining
Published
10 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Council requires a reliable, resilient and welfare-focused kennelling service that ensures full statutory compliance, protects animal welfare, and provides assurance of continuity of service under all circumstances. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18031. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18031 as the reason for registration.
Eligibility & compliance
The Supplier must demonstrate the ability to deliver a secure, professionally managed facility capable of meeting fluctuating demand while maintaining consistent standards of care, record-keeping and cooperation with Council officers.
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AI Analysis
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Newry, Mounre & Down District Council is looking for a dog kennelling service provider to run a facility that looks after stray, abandoned, or seized dogs. You'll need to run a secure, professional kennels that can handle varying numbers of dogs, follow all animal welfare laws, keep good records, and work closely with council staff.
Requirements
- Secure, professionally managed kennelling facility
- Full statutory compliance with animal welfare legislation
- Ability to handle fluctuating demand (variable numbers of dogs)
- Consistent standards of care and record-keeping
- Cooperation and communication with Council officers
- Assurance of service continuity under all circumstances
- Welfare-focused approach to animal care
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide secure accommodation for dogs (capacity to vary based on demand)
- Maintain statutory compliance with all animal welfare regulations
- Manage daily care, feeding, and health monitoring of kennelled dogs
- Keep detailed records of all dogs in care and their treatment
- Coordinate with Council officers on dog intake, collection, and case updates
- Ensure continuity of service even during emergencies or unexpected demand spikes
- Demonstrate animal welfare standards and professional management practices
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a service contract, not a one-off project — the supplier will provide ongoing kennelling services, so budget stability and reliability matter as much as initial capability.
- 2The phrase 'fluctuating demand' is key: the Council won't guarantee a fixed number of dogs each month, so your bid should explain how you'll manage quiet periods and sudden surges without cutting corners on care.
- 3'Welfare-focused' and 'statutory compliance' appear twice in the brief — animal welfare standards are the top priority here, not cost-cutting. Your bid must emphasize care quality, staff training, and safety.
- 4'Resilient' service means the Council wants to know your contingency plans: what happens if staff are sick, there's a fire, or kennels reach capacity? Address this directly in your proposal.
- 5You must register on the MultiQuote platform to access the full tender documents — the brief here is just an overview. The detailed specification, pricing schedule, and evaluation criteria will be in those documents.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you run a small kennels, consider whether you can genuinely handle 'fluctuating demand' — you may need to partner with a larger facility or other providers to subcontract overflow during peak periods. Mention this partnership strategy in your bid.
- Animal welfare certifications, staff qualifications (e.g., Level 2 Animal Care, veterinary nurse support), and third-party inspection records will strengthen your bid significantly. Highlight any existing accreditations upfront.
- The Council will want evidence of reliability and continuity — if you're a new or small business, provide references from other councils or rescue organizations, outline your financial stability, and detail your business continuity and emergency response plans.
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)Key Dates
Published
10 June 2026
Submission deadline
25 June 2026
Notice type
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