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Pest Control Services and Associated Proofing Works

WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2026 at 16:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Jun 2026 at 15:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Jun 2026 at 09:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 13:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 15:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Kent Housing Association procured long-term pest control services and associated proofing works across its housing operations in Kent. The requirement covered two service areas: Lot 1 for insects, including cockroaches and wasps, rodents, including rats, squirrels and mice, and similar pests; and Lot 2 for birds, including pigeons, covering nest and guano removal plus netting or similar measures to prevent recurrence. Bee nest removal was excluded. The work is classified as pest-control services (CPV 90922000) and is delivered in the West Kent area. The buyer is based in Sevenoaks. The procurement uses West Kent’s own Services Agreement, including a data processing agreement and supporting schedules.

The procurement is complete and has reached award stage following an open procedure. Lot 1 was awarded to John O’Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Ltd for £392,472 excluding VAT (£470,966.40 including VAT); the award date was 24 August 2026 and the award remained subject to a standstill period ending 4 September 2026. Lot 2 was awarded to Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited for £125,243.90 excluding VAT (£150,292.68 including VAT), also dated 24 August 2026. Both contracts run from 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2031, with extensions of up to three years. Each lot was evaluated on technical quality at 40%, social value at 10% and price at 50%. Twelve bids were received for Lot 1 and nine for Lot 2.

This award demonstrates recurring demand from a housing association for structured pest-control services linked to residential property management. Credible future suppliers will need operational capability in either general pest control for insects and rodents, bird control and proofing, or both. Relevant experience should include managing subcontractors where required, responding to infestation instructions and delivering work across a housing stock. Suppliers should hold, or be able to obtain, membership or accreditation from a recognised UK professional or trade body such as the National Pest Technicians Association or British Pest Control Association. They will also need effective health-and-safety arrangements, risk controls for contractors and pest-control products, and information-security credentials such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001. Strong social-value delivery and transparent rate-based pricing were also important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pest Control Services and Associated Proofing Works

Notice Description

West Kent Housing Association is seeking long-term pest control service provider(s), for the treatment of statutory pest infestations relating to: Lot 1: insects (eg cockroaches and wasps), rodents (eg rats, squirrels, and mice) and similar pests. Lot 2: birds including pigeons. Removal of bees' nests is specifically excluded from this procurement. The initial contract term will be 5-years, incorporating a break clause for both no-fault and breach of contract, with the provision for extension for up to 3-years performance depending. The form of contract will be West Kent's own Services Agreement, with embedded data processing agreement and supplemental schedules.

Lot Information

Insects, rodents and similar pests.

Insects (eg cockroaches and wasps), rodents (eg rats, squirrels, and mice) and similar pests.

Renewal: Extensions may be awarded at the sole discretion of West Kent, supplier performance and compliance with contract terms depending. They are permitted up to a maximum total of 3 years, likely on an annual basis, notice period by mutual agreement.

Birds including pigeons

Removal of bird nests and guano and provision of netting or similar to prevent re-occurrence

Renewal: Extensions to be awarded in accordance with the circumstances set out for Lot 1.

Planning Information

The British Pest Control Association were consulted on 10 February 2026 regarding route to market options and preparation of an outline specification. Incumbent suppliers were then invited to meet with the client contract manager on 25 February 2026 to inform them of the forthcoming tender process, gain insights into the market, discuss suggestions for the refreshed specification and suitable pricing document and how these might be used to best effect going forwards. This was particularly focussed on the logistics and processing of orders, in conjunction with West Kent’s housing management system. (Residents of West Kent will be consulted, in accordance with Section 20 of the Landlords and Tenants Act 1985 (as amended), though nominations will not be requested, as the contract will be a Qualifying Long-Term Agreement where a Public Notice is issued (Schedule 2). Section 20 consultation therefore falls outside of the preliminary market engagement process.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066dfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081016-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£517,715 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
24 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2034-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEVENOAKS
Postcode
TN13 1AX
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Sevenoaks Town and St John's
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

John O'Conner Grounds Maintenance Ltd

Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited

Further Information

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