--- title: "Provision of Facilities Management Services to the British High Commission - Colombo" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35ec8f98-1ed7-4e57-bf01-2823a4367f4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35ec8f98-1ed7-4e57-bf01-2823a4367f4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35ec8f98-1ed7-4e57-bf01-2823a4367f4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35ec8f98-1ed7-4e57-bf01-2823a4367f4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2019-06-07" --- # Provision of Facilities Management Services to the British High Commission - Colombo Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35ec8f98-1ed7-4e57-bf01-2823a4367f4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35ec8f98-1ed7-4e57-bf01-2823a4367f4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35ec8f98-1ed7-4e57-bf01-2823a4367f4e.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking bidders for the Provision of Facilities Management Services to the British High Commission in Colombo. This active tender falls under the category of facility-related sanitation services and includes specific areas such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance, gardening, and pool maintenance. The procurement method is an open procedure, and bids must be submitted through the e-Bravo procurement portal. The deadline for submissions is 24th June 2019, with an anticipated contract start date of 1st August 2019 lasting until 31st July 2021. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in facilities management and related services, particularly those that provide high-quality housekeeping and maintenance solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in international service provision may find this tender particularly advantageous, given the emphasis on delivering enhanced customer service and innovative solutions that offer value for money to the UK taxpayer. ## Notice Delivery of Service - A supplier experienced and with proven capability in the delivery of Housekeeping Services. - A supplier experienced with proven capability in the delivery of grounds maintenance. - A supplier experienced with proven capability in the delivery of gardening. - A supplier experienced with proven capability in the maintenance of swimming pools. - A supplier who provides first class support and customer service. - A supplier who actively seeks opportunities for enhanced service delivery and innovative solutions. - A supplier who actively pursues opportunities for value for money on behalf of the UK Taxpayer. Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 2556, ITT 3092 : Provision of Facilities Management Services to the British High Commission - Colombo How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0608bbf6-4d02-48c5-920a-c1643ea71753 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NEW DELHI, INDIA | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 90920000 - Facility related sanitation services - 98341110 - Housekeeping services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2019 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0608bbf6-4d02-48c5-920a-c1643ea71753 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0608bbf6-4d02-48c5-920a-c1643ea71753 7th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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