Planning

ESFM: FM - Cleaning Services for the BE in Mexico City

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 17:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is in the planning stage of a procurement process for cleaning services at the British Embassy in Mexico City. The procurement bears the title "ESFM: FM - Cleaning Services for the BE in Mexico City" and falls under the services category, specifically coded as CPV 90910000 for cleaning services. The procurement process involves on-site cleaning for various spaces within the embassy. With a gross value amount of GBP 252,000, this contract is substantial and extends from January 2027 to December 2029, with the possibility of renewal up to December 2031. The planning process included a Request for Information (RFI) through preliminary market engagement, published on 9 May 2026, to gauge supplier interest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in cleaning services. Companies that can meet the professional cleaning standards required by a governmental organisation and are capable of international service delivery will find this tender particularly promising. The detailed pre-market engagement highlights the contracting authority's commitment to information-gathering, potentially fostering a competitive bidding environment. An ability to provide economical yet high-quality cleaning services could place a business in a favourable position to secure this contract, ensuring growth through a long-term partnership with a reputable UK government entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESFM: FM - Cleaning Services for the BE in Mexico City

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Mexico City requires on-site cleaning services across the Embassy's office accommodation, including open plan and private offices, meeting rooms, receptions, corridors, stairwells, toilets, showers, kitchenettes, and other common areas.

Planning Information

Request for Information (RFI) published on the British Embassy in Mexico City’s official LinkedIn page. The RFI invited interested suppliers who can provide cleaning services for office and common areas to submit their contact details and a brief description of their offer/services. The RFI made clear that it was issued for information-gathering purposes only and did not constitute an invitation to tender or any commitment to contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069953
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044643-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£217,241 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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