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UK7: Event catering services for British Embassy Warsaw

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Jun 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, a central government public authority based in London, undertook a procurement process titled "UK7: Event catering services for British Embassy Warsaw". This contract, categorised under services with the CPV classification for catering services, involved providing catering for an official event at the British Embassy in Warsaw, Poland. The procurement followed a limited competition method, as it fell below the threshold, and has now reached the completion stage. The activity was officially awarded on 12th May 2025, with the contract becoming active from 13th May 2025 to 30th June 2025. The contract’s gross value was set at PLN 137,232.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for businesses specialising in event catering services, especially those familiar with the requirements and preferences of diplomatic missions or government-related events. Given the limited competition and below-threshold status, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Melon Catering, the awarded supplier, can successfully compete and expand their cross-border service portfolios. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality catering services and those looking to establish or enhance their reputation in international or government event servicing would find this type of procurement particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

UK7: Event catering services for British Embassy Warsaw

Notice Description

Catering services for official event organised by British Embassy Warsaw

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05437f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030208-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@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

MELON CATERING

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