Award

Cleaning services for British Embassy in Rome

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 10:59

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 06:34

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has concluded an open procurement process for the provision of cleaning services for the British Embassy properties in Rome, Italy. This contract, identified by CPG/13301/2025, falls under the services category and involves routine cleaning responsibilities. The contract was awarded to La Veneta Servizi S.p.A., marking the completion of the tender stage. Key dates include the contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential extension contingent upon performance. The total contract value is £224,548.76, excluding VAT, in GBP, with the process conducted openly, indicating transparency and free competition.

This procurement process provides business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in cleaning services. Businesses that are well-organised, with international operational capabilities, particularly those familiar with embassy regulations and standards, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities. The process was competitive, with three bids submitted, highlighting an interest from relevant businesses. The contract's structure, allowing extensions based on performance, offers ongoing opportunities for companies to showcase their expertise and reliability in service delivery.

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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/034615-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£224,548 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£224,548 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

LA VENETA SERVIZI

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