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Framework Agreements for providing hotel services for business travel to FCDO in Sri Lanka

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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24 Jul 2025 at 11:12

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11 Jun 2024 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a tender for framework agreements to provide hotel services for business travel in Sri Lanka, starting from 1st August 2025. This project, initiated by the British High Commission in Colombo, aims to offer accommodation services for staff, contractors, and business conferences. Four hotels have been empanelled to deliver these services under a contract that could extend up to 2029, subject to performance evaluations. With a classification under 'Hotel accommodation services' and an estimated contract value of £70,000, this contract was awarded after the completion of the open procedure, which was concluded on 19th July 2024.

This tender establishes significant prospects for businesses within the hospitality industry, targeting both large-scale operations and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide hotel services. The contract includes optional extension capabilities, allowing successful bidders to look forward to a long-term engagement contingent upon their service quality. It offers a substantial opportunity for growth for competitive hotels, establishing beneficial partnerships with FCDO and expanding clientele across various global regions, including the UK and Europe, increasing their international business exposure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreements for providing hotel services for business travel to FCDO in Sri Lanka

Notice Description

The British High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka has empanelled 4 Hotels through tender process in Sri Lanka to provide Hotel Accommodation for its staff, contractors, and hosting Business Conference as per FCDO and 1HMG departments. The contract period will for 2 years be starting from 01st Aug 2025. Contracts have a provision to extend the services for further 2 years depending upon requirement and supplier performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-989dbe66-2a6b-4b52-9f85-bb201883fc07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc78e71-8636-4216-a08c-fc746d480804
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
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
4
Supplier Names

Cinnamon Grand

Galle Face Hotel

Hotel Developers (Lanka) Limited, C/O Hilton Colombo

Union Residencies (Private) Limited

Further Information

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