Planning

Providing Housekeeping Services to British High Commission & British Deputy High Commissions in India

  • Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-054886

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-059659 (view related notices)

Published 9 September 2025, 10:23am



Scope

Reference

CPG-12357-2025

Description

The British High Commission (BHC) and British Deputy High Commissions (BDHCs) in India intends to engage a competent supplier(s) through a competitive tender process for providing houskeeping services at offices across India.

The contract will be initially for the duration of Three (03) years, with an option to extend for additional 24 months, based on satisfactory performance provided by the selected service provider(s) and continued business requirement at the BHC and BDHCs.The contract is expected to start from 1 Feb 2026 and shall expire on 31 Jan 2029 (tentative dates for the initial contract phase).

An Early Market engagement is being planned on 30th September 2025. Suitable and interested suppliers are invited to participate in the virtual market engagement session. The prime objective of organising this session is to share our tentative requirements and gain understanding of what can be provided or achieved by the players in the Local Market. A presentation will be shared with suppliers (participants at the event), which will include FCDO's procurement procedures, possible bid evaluation criteria and overall project timelines.

The scope includes cleaning of offices, residences, recreational areas, and event spaces, along with waste management, composting, and support for meetings and functions. Contractors must provide trained personnel, equipment, and consumables, and adhere to strict hygiene, safety, and performance standards. Services also cover reactive and planned cleaning, including high-level surfaces, IT rooms, and food preparation areas.

Interested suppliers should register their interest in participating this event by filling this form https://forms.office.com/e/NBx3Caa6wg

Total value (estimated)

  • £1,230,254 excluding VAT
  • £1,230,254 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 January 2031
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 98341110 - Housekeeping services

Contract locations

  • IN - India

Engagement

Engagement deadline

30 September 2025

Engagement process description

Early Market engagement is being planned on 30th September 2025. Suitable and interested suppliers are invited to participate in the virtual market engagement session. The prime objective of organising this session is to share our tentative requirements and gain understanding of what can be provided or achieved by the players in the Local Market. A presentation will be shared with suppliers which will include FCDO's procurement procedures, possible bid evaluation criteria and overall project timelines.

Interested suppliers should register their interest in participating this event by filling this form https://forms.office.com/e/NBx3Caa6wg

A joining link to this virtual market engagement will be shared with suppliers who have completed this form, please ensure your details are shared with us by 25th Sept 2025


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

3 October 2025


Contracting authority

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX

King Charles Street

London

SW1A 2AH

India

Organisation type: Public authority - central government