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Extra Casual Staff for the British Embassy Madrid - Awarded Contract

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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29 Jul 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, has awarded a contract for providing extra casual staff for the British Embassy in Madrid. The contract, valued at £173,394.82, falls under the catering services category and covers an extensive geographic scope including the United Kingdom and international locations. This procurement process reached the award stage on the 30th of June, 2025. Following an open procurement method complying with above-threshold requirements, the contract is set to run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, with optional extensions available.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in catering services, particularly those small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint into international markets. Organisations with expertise in staffing and event management services could find participation advantageous, given the broad scope of service delivery required at the Embassy. WORKOUT EVENTS SL, based in Madrid, has been selected as the supplier, showcasing the potential for local companies to secure important international contracts with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Extra Casual Staff for the British Embassy Madrid - Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Extra Casual Staff for the British Embassy Madrid. Contract signed for 3 years including (1+1) optional extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4063606e-5aa3-476f-8824-7f193cbba912
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ba9f6b-d372-47a3-ba1a-49ecc1894086
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,394 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,394 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKOUT EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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