Tender

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Party for the British Embassy in Mexico.

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

23 Jan 2018 at 21:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the organisation of the "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Party for the British Embassy in Mexico." This process is classified under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 11 February 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 26 February 2018 and conclude on 20 April 2018. Interested parties must register on the FCO's e-Procurement Portal to participate in the open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to establish or expand their footprint within the government procurement landscape. Businesses that specialise in event management, catering, marketing, security, and related services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance reputation and visibility among key stakeholders in both the UK and international markets.

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Notice Title

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Party for the British Embassy in Mexico.

Notice Description

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Party for the British Embassy in Mexico. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_1617/itt_2163.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a82f338-9398-47ed-8da5-310233e280e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4fa94e6-1a7a-4cf7-8eb6-2ed9ab3483d4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2018 - 20 Apr 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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

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