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ESFM: FM - Office Cleaning Services for UKMIs and NY BCG

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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08 Jul 2026 at 14:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "ESFM: FM - Office Cleaning Services for UKMIs and NY BCG" was conducted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located at King Charles Street, London. The procurement, classified under the industry category of building and facilities management services, was pursued using a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition, due to technical and legal constraints. The contract was awarded to Collins Building Services, Inc. The award was completed and signed on 24 June 2026, and it covers the period from 1 July 2026 until 30 June 2028, with a total value of GBP 44,360.63 at this stage, indicating an active contract status.

This direct award creates an opportunity for businesses involved in facilities management and specialised cleaning services that can work as appointed providers in similar contexts. Companies looking to engage with central government entities where they are the sole provider will find this type of contract advantageous. It is particularly suited for large-scale service providers and those accustomed to working under tight regulatory oversight and in collaboration with specific building-appointed management. This provides an opening for companies that can fulfil specialised needs without the typical competitive tendering processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESFM: FM - Office Cleaning Services for UKMIs and NY BCG

Notice Description

The supplier performs all cleaning functions at this location and as building management mandated, the Authority is contractually required to use the building-appointed provider and are not permitted to engage alternative suppliers independently. This creates a situation where competition is not possible for technical and legal reasons, as no alternative supplier can legally or operationally deliver the required services within this building.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064343-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLLINS BUILDING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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