DBS reduces fees for checks and Update Service from 5 October 2026 The DBS are reducing their fees from Monday 5 October 2026. The new DBS fees will be as follows: Basic DBS check: £20.00 (reduced from £21.50) Standard DBS check: £20.00 (reduced from £21.50) Enhanced DBS check: £41.00 (reduced from £49.50) Volunteer applications:…
Discover NPTA Training Courses Choosing a pest control training course isn’t just about looking at the course title, price or number of CPD points available. You also want to know whether the training is useful, relevant and worth taking time away from your working day to attend. One of the best ways to…
Why PestTech Should Be in Every Pest Controller’s Diary When you’re busy running a pest control business or spending every day out visiting customers, taking time away from work needs to be worthwhile. That’s exactly why PestTech deserves a place in the diary. Rather than being simply another pest control exhibition, PestTech brings…
6 Steps to Growing a Great Business Do any of these sound familiar? Working crazy hours? Not earning enough? Cash Flow problems? Underperforming teams? If any of these sound familiar, how good would it be to get shot of them? In this 60 FREE minute session, learn strategies that you can apply to your business…
We lit up Nottingham! 10K Shine Night Walk I crossed the Finish Line!!! On Friday night, 11th September, I joined hundreds of others to light up the streets of Nottingham to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Walking the 10k in our neon and glow gear was a truly unforgettable experience. More importantly, every…
Pest Control Measured Term Contract CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED Scope Reference C471582 Description Pest Control Measured Term Contract for Sunderland Royal Hospital, South Tyneside District Hospital and all satellite sites Total value (estimated) £230,000 excluding VAT £276,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold Contract dates (estimated) 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029…
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – the facts If you get income from self-employment and/or property, you’ll legally need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from the following dates: 6 April 2026, if your turnover is over £50,000 in the 2024 to 2025 tax year 6 April 2027, if your turnover…
Could Your Business Provide Pest Management Services to NHS Wales? 🤝 We Want to Hear from Pest Management Providers Could Your Business Provide Pest Management Services to NHS Wales? NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is looking at future pest management services for Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea Bay University Health Board. Whether you’re…
Pest Control Services Clarion Housing Group Scope Reference 6181 Description Clarion Housing Group (‘Clarion’) invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers in relation to entering into an agreement (the ‘Contract’) to provide Pest Control Services (the Services). Total value (estimated) £12,145,000 excluding VAT £14,574,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold Contract dates…
NPTA Newsletter – September Issue 80 Now Live! The latest edition of the NPTA Newsletter is now live! This month’s newsletter is packed with the latest industry news, practical advice, technical knowledge and NPTA updates to help keep you informed. Inside, you’ll find the latest on PestTech 2026, upcoming On The Road Days, the results…