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27 Jul 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by ASTER GROUP LIMITED involves the provision of "Reactive Pest Control Services," specifically aimed at maintaining quality housing across several regions, including London, South East, and South West England. This tender falls under the "Pest-control services" category (CPV code 90922000) and employs a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The process is in the award stage, with a total contract value of £900,000. Rentokil Initial UK Ltd has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 15 January 2026, and will conclude on 14 January 2028, providing reactive pest control in multiple regions such as Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall, and London. The tender details were last published on 27 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pest control services, particularly those with capabilities to deliver across multiple locations efficiently. The engagement through a framework agreement suggests that familiarity with public procurement regulations would be advantageous for prospective suppliers. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, indicating a supportive environment for small and community-oriented enterprises to compete alongside larger organisations like Rentokil Initial UK Ltd. Businesses with a presence in property maintenance and those capable of delivering high-quality customer service will find this procurement to be an attractive opportunity for growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Reactive Pest Control Services

Notice Description

The contract will be awarded as a direct award via the Procure Public Pest Control Framework under PCR2015. 023/S 000-027440 . As a social landlord, Aster is committed to maintaining high-quality homes and delivering excellent customer service. This includes ensuring properties are free from pest infestations and providing prompt, effective pest control services when issues arise. The supplier will provide reactive pest control services for single dwelling properties across all Aster Group operational areas: * Hampshire and Oxfordshire * Dorset * Somerset * Wiltshire * Devon and Cornwall * London Specification Details and Standards: All service specification details, technical standards, and performance requirements will be in accordance with the ProcurePublic Pest Control Framework specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-133b31a7-3669-4e09-bdb3-445d9688de6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4efe71e-9fa5-46dd-85ba-43f70c4a131c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RENTOKIL INITIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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