Tender

Provision of Cleaning Services for the British High Commission in Ottawa

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 20:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is inviting tenders for the provision of cleaning services for the British High Commission in Ottawa. This procurement falls under the cleaning services industry category (CPV code 90910000). The contract is a 2-year base agreement with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The tendering process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 7th March 2025. The contract is set to commence on 4th June 2025 and will end on 3rd June 2028. This open procedure procurement method is applicable for tenders above the threshold, ensuring fair competition among potential suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those registered as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). By securing a contract with the British High Commission, businesses can strengthen their portfolio with a prestigious client, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector. Companies experienced in maintaining high-standard cleaning services across multiple locations globally, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The open procedure further ensures that qualified businesses have an equal chance to grow by engaging in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cleaning Services for the British High Commission in Ottawa

Notice Description

The British High Commission in Ottawa is looking to put a 2-year base contract with the option to extend an additional 12 months with a unique supplier to provide cleaning services to the High Commission's facilities. Additional information: If interested in this opportunity, all communication should be directly to the ame.procurement2@fco.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d74777a-0754-4a6c-b34c-4a8980940e89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7112bc1b-ced1-46d8-8245-7dd05281c593
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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