Award

Multiple services including upholstery cleaning-BEW

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

06 Jul 2021 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office in England has completed a tender for "Multiple services including upholstery cleaning-BEW," which falls under the repair and maintenance services category. This procurement process specifically relates to services for the British Embassy Compound in Washington DC and its residential properties in the DC metro area. The tender was awarded to Universal Services, Inc., with a contract value of £80,000, covering a contract period from June 22, 2020, to May 22, 2022. The procurement method utilised was a direct tender under a single tender action due to its low value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and cleaning services, particularly those experienced in handling embassy or governmental contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their agility and personalised service offerings. Businesses involved in upholstery cleaning, carpet cleaning, wood floor services, and renovation projects should consider exploring this sector for growth potential, especially within high-profile locations like the British Embassy.

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Notice Title

Multiple services including upholstery cleaning-BEW

Notice Description

Multiple services including upholstery cleaning, carpet cleaning and replacement, wood floor replacement and rejuvenation services, Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling and flood disaster clean up services for the British Embassy Compound in Washington DC and its Residential properties in the DC metro area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abece2ce-7bec-4167-9567-4fec216370f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a39dadd-2c02-4f4f-ad99-b72a479bcf0f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2020 - 22 May 2022 1-2 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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