Pest Control
Gentoo Group
Description
Pest Control Framework
Gentoo Group is pleased to publish this Pre-Market Engagement Notice to generate early market interest and engage with suitably qualified and experienced suppliers ahead of a forthcoming procurement exercise for the provision of Pest Control Services across its housing stock and operational properties.
The contract will support the delivery of a comprehensive pest control service, including but not limited to the treatment, prevention, monitoring and eradication of common pests such as rodents, insects, birds and other pest infestations. Services are expected to cover both reactive call-outs and planned preventative activities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, environmental standards and industry best practice.
The successful supplier(s) will be required to provide a high-quality, customer-focused service to support Gentoo’s tenants, colleagues and wider stakeholders.
Gentoo is considering the appointment of up to three suppliers.
The proposed contract will be established for an initial period of 24 months, with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements
Submission address and any special instructions
https://app.panacea-software.com/gentoo/
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £388,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2027 to 21 March 2029
- Possible extension to 21 March 2031
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month optional extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90922000 – Pest-control services
Contract locations
- UKC – North East (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Ranked Framework 1-3
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
7 December 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 February 2027
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest Control |
This includes Social Value worth 10% |
Quality | 60% |
| Pest Control | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Gentoo Group
- Companies House: RS007302
Emperor House, Head Office , 2 Emperor Way
Sunderland
SR3 3XR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Oliver Watson
Email: 066898@logon.tothedomain.com
Region: UKC23 – Sunderland
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
