Tender

EU_418 Cleaning services for Greece

BRITISH COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 14:46

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18 Jul 2025 at 07:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, operating as a public authority under sub-central government classifications, is seeking a qualified cleaning services provider through an open competition. This tender specifically targets the provision of cleaning services for British Council buildings and offices located in Athens, Greece. The procurement process is in the tender stage and aims to establish a long-term partnership with a single provider. Proposals must demonstrate high standards of cleanliness, strong methodology, and competitive pricing. Prospective bidders should note that the tender submission deadline is set for 23rd September 2025, following the closure of the enquiry period on 9th September 2025. The contract is valued at £37,200 gross and will commence on 1st November 2025, with a potential duration extending up to 31st October 2030 due to possible yearly extensions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office cleaning services, particularly those interested in expanding their operations in Greece. Suitable applicants might include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering consistent, high-quality services. The evaluation will focus heavily on quality and methodology, accounting for 70% of the decision criteria, with the remaining 30% based on commercial terms. Businesses capable of demonstrating value for money, along with sustainable and effective cleaning solutions, are particularly encouraged to participate in this opportunity to forge a stable and lucrative relationship with the British Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EU_418 Cleaning services for Greece

Notice Description

British Council is seeking proposals from qualified cleaning service providers to deliver cleaning services for our buildings/offices in Athens, Greece. We are looking for a single cleaning services provider with an aim to establish a long term partnership with a reliable vendor who can consistently maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across our facilities. We will assess in your proposal the quality, the methodology and the competitive pricing offer in Value for Money Terms (VFM).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056649-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nektaria Theodoropoulou
Contact Email
nektaria.theodoropoulou@britishcouncil.gr
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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