Kingston Council has approved a new contract for Soft FM services, including cleaning and porterage, worth £9.01 million including VAT. The decision was made during a meeting of the Corporate and Resources Committee on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
The contract, awarded to a bidder detailed in an exempt annex, will run for an initial three years with a possible two-year extension. Councillor Manish Shukla, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Assets, noted that while the contract value is higher than the previous budget, it aligns with historic spending and will be managed within existing resources. The meeting information does not provide a direct comparison to the previous contract's value or the council's projected spending over the next five years beyond the £9.01 million for this specific contract.
The successful bidder for the Soft FM services contract is named in an exempt annex and is not publicly disclosed in the provided meeting information. The decision document states: The award of a contract to the named bidder in Exempt Annex 1 for a contract period of 3 years with a possible extension of 2 years, for a total value of £7.51m excluding VAT (£9.01m Inc VAT) to provide Soft FM services to include cleaning, pest control, fire alarm testing and porterage services for corporate property be approved.
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The services covered by the contract include cleaning, pest control, fire alarm testing, and porterage for corporate properties. The committee approved the award of this contract, ensuring the continued provision of these essential services.
The meeting information states that the Soft FM services contract will run for three years with a possible two-year extension, with a total value of £7.51 million excluding VAT (£9.01 million including VAT). However, a specific cost breakdown for the initial three-year term is not provided. Similarly, while the contract has a possible two-year extension, the specific implications of this extension on service provision are not detailed.