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Provision of Cleaning Services for the British High Commission in Ottawa

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2025 at 15:47

Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 20:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process for providing cleaning services at the British High Commission in Ottawa. The tender, classified under CPV code 90910000, was conducted as an open procedure in alignment with legal basis 32014L0024, resulting in a contract awarded to Dexterra Group Inc. on 22nd May 2025, valued at £210,950.81. This procurement, covered by the GPA, reached the award stage following an initial tender phase that concluded on 31st January 2025. The contract, which initially included a two-year term with an optional extension of twelve months, was categorized as a service offering, and the delivery location specified was Ottawa, Canada. The procurement period commenced on 4th June 2025.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity primarily for large-scale service providers experienced in facilities management and cleaning services, given the high value of the contract and the need for ongoing services at a diplomatic location. The open procurement method provided equal opportunity for various businesses to participate, especially those in the cleaning services sector with the capability to meet high standards of service delivery required by a governmental institution. Companies looking for growth in the public sector may find such opportunities particularly appealing, as it allows them to establish a foothold in delivering consistent and professional services on an international scale.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cleaning Services for the British High Commission in Ottawa

Notice Description

The British High Commission in Ottawa was aiming to award a supplier to provide Cleaning Services in their facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the provision of Cleaning Services for the British High Commission in Ottawa

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038006-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£210,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

DEXTERRA GROUP

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