Tender

Cleaning services for British Embassy in Rome

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to procure routine cleaning services for its properties at the British Embassy in Rome, Italy. This tender is currently in the tender stage, published on 13 January 2026, with submissions closing on 9 February 2026. Classified under the services category, the procurement process follows an open procedure, offering transparent opportunities for businesses. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and could extend up to March 2029, subject to performance. The total maximum contract value, inclusive of renewals, is set at £230,661 GBP.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those capable of operating internationally. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the quality and commercial criteria defined—comprised of a 60% emphasis on technical expertise and 40% on pricing. Given the open procedure, it invites competitive bids from any capable service providers who can fulfil the contract terms and are competent in electronic submissions. With the potential for growth through performance-based renewal, this contract offers a significant foothold in the international market for service-oriented businesses.

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Notice Title

Cleaning services for British Embassy in Rome

Notice Description

Routine cleaning services for British Embassy properties in Rome, Italy

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 month extension subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060473
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002579-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£189,065 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£189,065 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-12-05

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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