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Contract Award: Event Staff for the British Embassy Brussels

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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01 Aug 2022 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for event staff services for the British Embassy in Brussels, valued at £135,000. The procurement, classified under the supply services of personnel, will cover a contract duration of two years with the option to extend for an additional two years. The contract commenced on 1st August 2022 and runs until 30th June 2024. This open procurement process, which is now complete, aimed to source qualified chefs, waiters, bar staff, and various other staff as needed for specific events.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and event management sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer flexible staffing solutions. Companies that specialise in the provision of temporary staff and those experienced in event support services would be well-placed to compete, especially given the potential for ongoing renewals and the diverse range of service requirements highlighted in the contract.

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Notice Title

Contract Award: Event Staff for the British Embassy Brussels

Notice Description

Event staff services for the British Embassy Brussels, which shall be ordered as needed and shall include qualified chefs, waiters, bar staff, cloakroom attendants, kitchen assistants, others (per demand for the particular event). Contract duration is 2 year with option to extend for another 2 year (option to renew annually).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd096954-feea-4ed1-b8b3-2031a60f2815
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d6e511-c770-45ee-ab48-6361fe599788
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 1-2 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 2AN
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

MANPOWER BELGIUM SA/NV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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