Planning

Pre Market Engagement for Pest Control Services Framework

BOLTON AT HOME LIMITED

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 14:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bolton at Home Limited is preparing to initiate a procurement process for a Pest Control Services Framework intended for void and tenanted properties, including neighbourhood services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the focus on market engagement to assess interest and gather relevant information. Interested suppliers are invited to complete a pre-market engagement questionnaire by 6th February 2026. The procurement is classified under facility-related sanitation services and targeted within the North West region of the UK. The total contract is valued at £260,000, rising to a potential £312,000, and a future notice is expected by 2nd March 2026.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sanitation and pest control services to secure a sizable long-term contract. Companies that can provide comprehensive pest control services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete in this open framework agreement. The planned contract period extends from May 2026 to May 2030, providing sustained opportunities for business growth and the expansion of service delivery within the specified UK region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement for Pest Control Services Framework

Notice Description

Bolton at Home Group is currently preparing to initiate a procurement activity for a Framework for Pest Control Services to Void & Tenanted Properties including Neighbourhood Services. We wish to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the tendering process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire by no later than the closing date detailed. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement shall not prevent any supplier from participating in a potential procurement process in the future

Planning Information

Bolton at Home Group is currently preparing to initiate a procurement activity for a Framework for Pest Control Services to Void & Tenanted Properties including Neighbourhood Services. We wish to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the tendering process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire by no later than the closing date detailed. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement shall not prevent any supplier from participating in a potential procurement process in the future. Link to Pre Market Questionnaire:- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=15d85ca2-c3fa-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 or visit The Chest Portal ( www.the-chest.org.uk ), referencing DN804498.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ebc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006729-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90920000 - Facility related sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 22 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON AT HOME LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementhub@boltonathome.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 8SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Halliwell
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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