Closing soon5 days left · express interest by 5pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026

Facilities Management Services for British Council Thailand

British Council · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Council is looking for suppliers for security and cleaning work (London).

The estimated value is 22,275,111 THB excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

This is the first stage: register your interest by 5pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Thursday 8 October 2026
Express interest by: 5pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Technical/Methodology/Lot-specific 60% · Commercial 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 100 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The British Council intends to engage a qualified facilities management service provider to submit bids for the provision of Facilities Management Services under a multi-Lot structure. The selected provider will deliver comprehensive services such as security, housekeeping, general office maintenance, air conditioner preventive maintenance, and pest control service. These services will promote efficient facility operations, and the overall health, safety, and comfort of all occupants.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 5 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about 22,275,111 THB a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 5 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Thursday 8 October 2026.
Register your interest before 5pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot A - Security Services 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers To provide comprehensive security and operational support services.	Security	7,246,602 THB
Lot B - Cleaning Services 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers To provide exceptional cleaning services ensuring safe and hygienic environment.	Cleaning	7,705,415 THB
Lot C - General Office Maintenance 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers To maintain and repair the facilities equipment and infrastructure during the contract period of the project.	—	2,520,000 THB
Lot D - AC Preventive Maintenance 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers To maintain the upkeep the air - conditioning unit according to the maintenance program set by the client.	—	4,652,550 THB
Lot E - Pest Control Services 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers To ensure all premises remain safe, hygienic, and free from pest infestation while minimizing operational, health, and environmental risks through compliant and sustainable pest management practices.	Pest control and hygiene	150,544 THB

Timeline

7 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084642-2026
18 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088914-2026
19 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098269-2026
2 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 103507-2026

About the buyer

British CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

341

Awards

184

Suppliers it has used most for security

Actor Securite1 contract
Al Sraiya Security Services1 contract
Safwa Security and Protection Company1 contract

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From notice 084642-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 September 2026, last updated 2 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 2 November 2026.