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title: "Property maintenance services for British Embassy Sofia"
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# Property maintenance services for British Embassy Sofia

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f238ebb1-e1bd-48c1-b0de-7876676721d3

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for property maintenance services for the British Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria. This procurement process, classified under building and facilities management services, involves regular maintenance of office and residential properties. The contract was awarded to OKIN Bulgaria Ltd on 28 August 2024, with a contract period starting from 1 September 2024 and ending on 31 August 2028. The open procedure method was used, and the total contract value is GBP 254,140.87. The award notice was published on 29 August 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the facilities management industry, particularly those experienced in providing property maintenance services to government or diplomatic entities. The requirement for regular staff presence, security clearances, and allowance for subcontracting makes it suitable for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio. Companies that specialise in comprehensive maintenance services and can meet the stringent security and operational requirements will find this an ideal opportunity for business growth. The procurement process was an open procedure, encouraging wide participation and ensuring fair competition.

## Notice

Regular maintenance services for British Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria offices, residential properties; and additional services as per requirements. Security clearances required, subcontracting allowed. Regular staff presence will be mandatory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f670a728-b70a-49cf-b0b6-4c3d1b75218b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £254,140 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OKIN BULGARIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f670a728-b70a-49cf-b0b6-4c3d1b75218b
- 29 Apr 2024 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca67218-0e9e-4661-9d15-6771d4631f06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f670a728-b70a-49cf-b0b6-4c3d1b75218b
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca67218-0e9e-4661-9d15-6771d4631f06
  29th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

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