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Real Estate Surveying Services - Africa

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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13 Nov 2025 at 13:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for real estate surveying services intended to support its estate management in the Africa region. This tender, identified by the title "Real Estate Surveying Services - Africa", falls under the industry category of property management services. The contract was awarded to Knight Frank LLP on 13th October 2025 and runs from 19th October 2025 to 18th February 2026, with a potential extension until 18th May 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, focusing on services related to real estate, such as acquisition, disposal, rent reviews, and consultancy services. The operations will be conducted from London, UK, as indicated by the parties involved.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in real estate services, particularly those with expertise in international property management and consultancy. The contract's scope includes a wide range of tasks from property acquisition and disposal to strategic advice and facilities management, offering avenues to demonstrate capabilities in comprehensive estate management. Large businesses, like Knight Frank LLP, which have substantial resources and a proven track record in handling complex real estate services, are particularly well-positioned to benefit. The direct procurement method used suggests that whilst competition was bypassed in this instance, similar future opportunities might seek competitive bids, opening doors for experienced firms to engage with public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Real Estate Surveying Services - Africa

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has estate property around the world and operates in over 280 different locations. FCDO has appointed Knight Frank LLP to act on its behalf in the provision of Real Estate Surveying Services to support the management of the Estate within the Africa region. They will be required to provide a broad range of real estate professional services in order to support the FCDO in managing its estate in Africa and any estate related issues that may occur. Top level service requirements include: - Acquisition of freehold, leasehold and licensed property and land - Disposal of freehold and leasehold property and land - Rent Reviews - Lease Surrenders/Terminations/Expiries, Renewals and Dilapidation claims - Advice on Rates, Land and Property Taxes/Charges - Valuation and Appraisal Advisory Services - Planning Consultancy - Legal Advisory and Counsel Services - General One-off Studies/Surveys/Audits - Strategic and Ad Hoc/General Advice and Services - Property, Facilities, Estate and Financial Process Management Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e07b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073560-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2025 - 18 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNIGHT FRANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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