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Contract for Providing Trades Person at The British Embassy, Kathmandu

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Mar 2025 at 05:20

Award Notice
Tender

24 Dec 2024 at 13:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for providing trades person services at The British Embassy in Kathmandu. This service contract, classified under Human Resources Management Consultancy Services (CPV code 79414000), spans from 17th March 2025 to 16th March 2028 with a potential two-year extension based on satisfactory performance. The contract value is £110,000, and the procurement process was carried out through an open procedure, concluding with the award notice published on 21st March 2025. The awarded supplier is B K Shrestha & Builders P. Ltd., and the contract will cover services across multiple regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the human resources management consultancy sector, particularly those capable of international service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage due to their suitability ratings for this contract. Businesses with expertise in managing resources and personnel for diplomatic entities, as well as those with a track record of high performance and compliance with international service standards, will be well-positioned to compete successfully for such tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Providing Trades Person at The British Embassy, Kathmandu

Notice Description

Contract for Providing Trades Person at The British Embassy, Kathmandu. The term shall commence on 17th of March 2025 and the Expiry Date shall be 16th of March 2028, unless extended or subject to early termination. This contract has the provision of extension for up to two more years, subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40b45995-026c-4f06-add3-a49333576d7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3701cf5f-ec28-452b-92f4-ff87229468fe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KATHMANDU
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B K SHRESTHA & BUILDERS P.

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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