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title: "Temporary Serviced Accommodations for the British Embassy in Washington DC"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14b92120-a144-4ec9-8a14-de38977aabfa"
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# Temporary Serviced Accommodations for the British Embassy in Washington DC

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14b92120-a144-4ec9-8a14-de38977aabfa

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently inviting tenders for "Temporary Serviced Accommodations for the British Embassy in Washington DC." This procurement falls under the industry category of hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services, with an estimated value of £912,000. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, and the tender period closes on 16 April 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 21 May 2018 and will last until 20 May 2021. Bidders must submit their proposals via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, which requires prior registration.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in hospitality services. Companies with expertise in providing serviced accommodations or related services will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses to expand their portfolios and establish reputable partnerships with a significant government body while demonstrating their capacity to deliver quality services to an overseas diplomatic mission.

## Notice

Temporary Serviced Accommodations for the British Embassy in Washington DC. Please read the instructions on the tendering procedure carefully as failure to comply may invalidate your tender. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_1683/itt_2251

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd1be07-6abf-4f77-82f5-5d1d201fded2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 May 2018 - 20 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £912,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 20:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd1be07-6abf-4f77-82f5-5d1d201fded2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd1be07-6abf-4f77-82f5-5d1d201fded2
  23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/

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