Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

Where their spending actually goes

Counted across everything they have published, not only what is open today. The figure in brackets is how much of it is open now.

• Security guarding and monitoring125 (3 open)
• Accountancy, audit and financial advice106 (1 open)
• Research, evaluation and insight79 (1 open)
• Management consultancy41
• Cleaning services39
• Heating, plumbing and mechanical34
• Facilities management32
• Quantity surveying and cost consultancy29 (1 open)

Where they take bids

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• Jaggaer

• 30 Nov 2026Group Medical Insurance for Country Based Staff (& their Dependants) of the British High Commission in Islamabad and British Deputy High Commission in Karachi, Pakistanheld by Adamjee Insurance Company Ltd · £354.3k
• 31 Dec 2026Security Awareness in Fragile Environments (SAFE) & Close Protection (SAFE+)held by First Option Safety Group · £1
• 30 Apr 2027Supply and Installation of Treated Fresh Air Unit (TFA) System at British High Commission in New Delhi (India)held by Aircon Technique Private Limited · £175.6k
• 13 Sep 2027Global Facilities Management and Related Services Dynamic Purchasing System - APAC Work Package 1 Generation 2 FM Services in Asia Pacificheld by Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants Pte Ltd · £104m
• 8 Oct 2027Comprehensive Insurance Brokerage Service for British Embassy Abu Dhabi and Dubaiheld by Lockton Insurance Brokers LLC · £2.5m
• 8 Oct 2027Medical Insurance Services Türkiyeheld by Bupa Acibadem Sigorta · £3.5m
• 12 Oct 2027Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Belgradeheld by G4S Secure Solutions Doo · £830.3k