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Provision of Catering Services for British High Commission Canberra

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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08 May 2025 at 07:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of catering services for the British High Commission in Canberra. This tender, classified under the industry category of catering services (CPV code 55520000), utilised an open procedure and was aimed at SMEs, with a tender value of £33,926.54. The tendering process was completed by 16th October 2023, with the contract period set from 14th to 15th November 2023, covering deliveries to multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and others.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises in the catering industry to enhance their business credentials by associating with the British government. Engaging in such contracts can help SMEs increase their market presence and gain valuable experience in servicing governmental clients. Businesses that can provide high-quality, reliable catering services at a competitive price are well-suited to compete in similar procurements, as demonstrated by the award to Broadbean Catering and Events, a large-scale supplier with a previous track record in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services for British High Commission Canberra

Notice Description

Provision of Catering Services for British High Commission Canberra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9a91b38-3fcf-4b41-bddb-3da0b8d09453
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d03c672-dcfb-42de-bc58-08dbfec1ed2b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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
£33,926 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,926 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2023 - 15 Nov 2023 30 days
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 and Development Office
Contact Email
apac.procurement@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

BROADBEAN CATERING AND EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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