Tender

Catering and cleaning services for British Consulate General Istanbul

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

14 Oct 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking a supplier to provide catering and cleaning services at the British Consulate General in Istanbul. This tender falls under the category of services with a focus on catering and personnel supply services. The procurement method is an open competition, suitable for below-threshold value contracts, with a submission deadline of 10th November 2025. The estimated contract value is GBP 360,000, with services expected to commence on 1st January 2026 and potentially extendable by a year based on performance. The procurement is currently at the tender stage and invites interested suppliers to reach out for tender documents and submission details.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the catering and cleaning sectors to expand their portfolio by providing services to a prestigious government entity. The contract encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering them a chance to demonstrate their capacity to maintain high service standards. Companies that specialise in service provision, particularly those familiar with the nuances of operating within international and diplomatic environments, are well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity. Interested parties are encouraged to leverage this opportunity to enhance their business growth and establish a partnership with a prominent public authority.

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Notice Title

Catering and cleaning services for British Consulate General Istanbul

Notice Description

British Consulate General in Istanbul seeks a supplier to provide cleaning, food service and porterage services to ensure operational efficiency and consistent service quality.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 month extension subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065217-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£305,084 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£305,084 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@fcdo.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

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