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Pest Control

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Jun 2026 at 11:52

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22 Jun 2026 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive pest control services across its facilities in Kent, parts of East Sussex, and London. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves an open competition under the "Below threshold" category, inviting tenders for a contract valued at £40,000 excluding VAT, with a maximum potential extension to 2031. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 28 July 2026, with enquiries allowed until 10 July 2026. This opportunity is ideal for vendors operating within the public health sector, particularly in pest-control services, classified under CPV code 90922000, with contracts starting January 2027.

This tender provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in pest control. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in technical execution, social value inclusion, and competitive financial propositions will find this contract appealing, as these aspects form the core of the award criteria. The emphasis on an open procurement method means a broad opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their footprint within public sector services, ensuring facilities remain free from pests and thereby supporting the health sector's operational efficiency.

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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. Please log in/register on Atamis to confirm your interest and access all documentation/instructions. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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/061220-2026
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
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 20264 weeks 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

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