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26 Jun 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Reading Borough Council involves a contracting initiative for Pest Control Services across various public facilities. The contract, awarded on 26 June 2026, is currently in the award stage, with an anticipated contract period starting on 15 July 2026 and extending potentially until 14 July 2030, subject to renewal conditions. This selective procurement process has been executed under a framework to ensure competitive engagement within the industry. The contract is noteworthy as it involves the management of pest control services, under the category of services, with a gross contract value of £480,000. Located in Reading, United Kingdom, this opportunity is targeted towards effectively managing and maintaining pest issues in housing stock and community buildings.

This tender signifies substantial business growth opportunities particularly suited for organisations specialising in pest control services. SMEs such as SHOMO & CO LTD, which has been selected as the supplier, represent ideal candidates due to their expertise in providing reactive, proactive, and emergency pest control services. The scope of work includes eradication, inspection, and monitoring, presenting ample opportunity for businesses involved in related works such as minor proofing tasks. The framework nature of this procurement allows for businesses to establish long-term relationships with the council, potentially extending engagement based on performance and funding availability. This tender, particularly under the competitive selective procurement method, opens the door for skilled service providers to demonstrate their capabilities in managing public health environments effectively.

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Notice Title

Pest Control Services

Notice Description

Provision of reactive, proactive and emergency pest control services across housing stock, communal areas, corporate sites and community buildings, including treatment to eradication, inspection programmes, monitoring, minor proofing works and associated reporting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bde0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060200-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOMO

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