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Accommodation and Airport Meet & Greet Services for British Embassy Baghdad

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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19 May 2025 at 04:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office involved the provision of "Accommodation and Airport Meet & Greet Services" for the British Embassy in Baghdad. This contract falls under the industry category of hotel services, with additional services for hotel meeting and conference requirements. The procurement utilised a direct method and was conducted via a single tender action below the threshold. Although the tender phase concluded on 25th September 2024, the contract was active from 1st March 2025 and will end on 30th June 2025. Key locations include the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and a broader global reach, with a total contract value of £115,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the hospitality sector, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive hotel services and airport transfer arrangements. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fit well into this procurement due to compatibility requirements for such vendors. The successful bidder could leverage this contract to gain global exposure and establish a footprint in diplomatic and international service provisions, highlighting their capacity to handle demanding clientele such as embassies and government agencies.

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Notice Title

Accommodation and Airport Meet & Greet Services for British Embassy Baghdad

Notice Description

Accommodation and Airport Meet & Greet Services for British Embassy Baghdad

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4d6178e-d20a-413f-9624-1a5c3bdb5fc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7549ff07-d8c5-4379-982e-ae20f2291a9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Contact Email
mnlprocurement@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

AL BURHAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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