Planning

Provision of cleaning services at service at British High Commission Pretoria

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 10:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is conducting a procurement process for the provision of cleaning services at the British High Commission locations in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Cape Town. Classified under the services category, this contract is at the planning stage, with a projected contract period starting on 1st October 2026 and running until 31st October 2029, with a possible extension until 2030. Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest and any clarification questions by 1st June 2026. This tender falls under central government public authority guidelines, with a total contract value set at £175,483.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale contracts across multiple locations. Companies with a proven track record in delivering efficient and high-quality cleaning solutions for governmental or diplomatic entities would be especially well-suited to compete. Moreover, the potential for contract renewal offers an avenue for long-term partnership with a prominent government body, bolstering the successful bidder's portfolio and credibility. The procurement process also provides an excellent platform for businesses aiming to expand their operations within South Africa.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of cleaning services at service at British High Commission Pretoria

Notice Description

The British High Commission Pretoria is looking to secure the services of a contractor to provide cleaning services in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town

Planning Information

Potential bidders may submit theirexpression of interest and clarification question via email.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046220-2026
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
Not specified
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
£175,483 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Oct 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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