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Extra Casual Staff for the British Embassy Madrid

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2025 at 09:18

Tender

30 Oct 2024 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, is seeking to procure extra casual staff services for the British Embassy in Madrid. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on human resources management consultancy services. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure and is covered by the GPA. Bids are invited to be submitted both electronically and in written form, with the deadline for submissions on 6th December 2024. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the award expected to be initiated shortly thereafter. The contract is intended for catering and cleaning services which include a diverse range of roles such as qualified chefs, waiters, bartenders, dishwashing staff, kitchen assistants, and cleaners, encapsulated within a contract period lasting up to 1800 days.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in providing temporary casual staff for hospitality and event management. Enterprises with expertise in human resources management and previous experience in similar settings would be well-suited to compete for this tender, given the comprehensive scope and scale of services required. With a contract value estimated at £420,000, it presents lucrative prospects for successfully providing staffing solutions to high-profile diplomatic functions. Companies with a strong track record in delivering flexible and skilled labour within Spain, particularly those capable of operationalising a wide range of hospitality services, stand to benefit significantly from participation in this tender.

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Notice Title

Extra Casual Staff for the British Embassy Madrid

Notice Description

Extra Casual Staff for the British Embassy Madrid.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extra Casual Staff for the British Embassy Madrid. The contract signed is for 36 months, 01/07/2025 to 30/06/2028, with the possibility of optional contract extensions for two years (3+1+1).

Renewal: 3+1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b289
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043717-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98513300 - Temporary staff for households

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£173,394 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Keisha LaRaine Ingram
Contact Email
keisha.laraineingram@fcdo.gov.uk, samanta.pukiene@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02070085000, +44 070080932

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
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKOUT EVENTS

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