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Award

06 Jul 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for pest control services, awarding the contract to Professional Pest Management Limited. The tender, titled "WHC - Pest Control - AWARD," came under the services category specifically for pest-control services, classified under CPV code 90922000. The open procedure method was used, making the process transparent and accessible for potential bidders. The contract covers a wide geographical area including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. The contract period started on 1st July 2026 and will run until 30th June 2029, providing a long-term engagement opportunity for the winning supplier.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in pest control services. Given the comprehensive geographic coverage and the consolidation from two suppliers to one, businesses with robust capacity to manage large-scale pest control operations are well-suited to compete. The open procedure approach suggests the need for transparent and competitive bids, allowing qualified businesses to showcase their services effectively. Although the contract was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses in these categories might still consider subcontracting or other collaborative opportunities to engage in this sizeable project.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WHC - Pest Control - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council requires a suitably qualified contractor to deliver Pest Control Services to the council. Pest Control is currently delivered by two contractors: - John O'Conner (GM) Limited: Pest Control Services to Residents and to general areas. - Contego environmental Services Limited - Pest Control Services on Housing related land The council has made a decision to now deliver these services through one contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24585ccb-91bd-42d2-878c-3aa62f150170
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b7fc2c-cc0a-4b9c-96cd-4fb865a16bc6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTS
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFESSIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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