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Provision of Landscaping Maintenance Services - British Embassy in Washington DC

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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17 May 2021 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a tender process for the Provision of Landscaping Maintenance Services for the British Embassy in Washington DC. This contract falls under the landscape gardening services category and has a minimum value of £350,000. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 15th February 2021. The contract commenced on 1st May 2021 and will last until 30th April 2024, covering services for the embassy compound and residential properties in the Washington DC metro area.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in landscaping and garden maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as public sector projects often seek to engage local suppliers and promote community involvement. The contract's substantial value indicates that there will be ongoing demand for landscaping services in a prominent international setting, making it an appealing target for qualified service providers in the industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Landscaping Maintenance Services - British Embassy in Washington DC

Notice Description

Joint FCDO/BDS contract for the provision of Landscaping Maintenance Services for the British Embassy compound and Residential properties in the Washington DC metro area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f754f82-d5ec-4349-8180-2ca8e527fa7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada747b5-d258-45e3-ba21-5ac7a5f5ff40
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,309 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,309 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.proc2@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHORB LANDSCAPING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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