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Pest Control

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 09:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, a significant provider of NHS community health services in England, is initiating an open tender process for pest control services. Businesses are invited to submit proposals to manage and mitigate pest issues across various sites in regions including Kent, parts of East Sussex, and London. The tender process is active and follows the below threshold open competition procurement method within the services industry category. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 BST on 28th July 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026. The contract, valued at up to £48,000 gross, is scheduled to commence on 11th January 2027 and could extend through 10th January 2030, with an option for a 12-month renewal.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in pest control services to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector by aligning with a reputable NHS entity. Companies with experience in comprehensive pest management and a keen understanding of healthcare environments will be well-suited to compete. Emphasis is placed on technical quality, social value, and sustainability in the award criteria, allocating significant weight to financials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, ensuring a robust competitive environment that may lead to a long-term partnership with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pest Control

Notice Description

We are one of the largest NHS community health providers in England, serving a population of about 3.6 million people in Kent, parts of East Sussex and London. With a focus on prevention, rehabilitation and recovery, we treat the person, not the condition. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) is made up of more than 5,400 colleagues, including doctors, nurses, consultants, therapists, dietitians and many other healthcare professionals, along with those working behind the scenes to make sure our patient services run smoothly. KCHFT are looking for a Contractor to provide a total Pest Control Service to KCHFT in order to keep the sites free from rodents, insects and other pests. For full details please refer to the Specification document included as part of the ITT documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058357-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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