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CPG/12191/2025 - Provision of Fresh Produce Purchase for the Residence, British Embassy, Washington DC

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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01 Apr 2025 at 17:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract titled "CPG/12191/2025 - Provision of Fresh Produce Purchase for the Residence, British Embassy, Washington DC". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Fruit, vegetables and related products" with a classification ID of "15300000". The contract is designated for the supply of fresh produce to the British Embassy's Residence, intended to cater for official events. The procurement process followed the RFQ (Request for Quotation) method and moved from tendering to award stage. With a value of GBP 31,631.68, the contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, accommodating deliveries across various regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of fresh produce, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Winning such contracts can facilitate significant growth by establishing a relationship with a prestigious government entity and expanding market reach. The awarded supplier, Baldor Speciality Foods, based in New York, underscores the international scope and potential for businesses to engage in lucrative government procurement opportunities that demand high-quality goods and reliable supply chains.

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Notice Title

CPG/12191/2025 - Provision of Fresh Produce Purchase for the Residence, British Embassy, Washington DC

Notice Description

Provision of Fresh Produce Purchase for the Residence at the British Embassy in Washington DC in kitchen to cater for official residence events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd7c4224-28c4-4a5b-9b66-fe2705cb0411
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171831f3-c35a-4bfa-9692-7889423a77ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - RFQ
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,631 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,631 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER
Postcode
SW1A 2ET
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

BALDOR SPECIALITY FOODS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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