Planning

Provision of Business and Hospitality Staffing Services for British Embassy Tokyo

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 00:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office aims to secure temporary business and hospitality staffing services for the British Embassy in Tokyo. This tender falls within the services category, specifically targeting staffing for events catering, involving roles such as casual chefs, stewards, and housekeepers. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key market engagement event scheduled by 17th June 2025, where expressions of interest are being actively solicited. The anticipated contract period begins on 1st November 2025 and will run through to 31st October 2026, with potential maximum extensions until 2030. This process is being managed through an e-procurement portal, and the estimated contract value is £767,750.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and staffing sectors, particularly those experienced in providing temporary event personnel in international settings. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale catering operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, offering a platform to expand their footprint in the international market. Such an engagement provides a pathway to establish long-term partnerships and showcase their capabilities within the central government procurement framework.

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Notice Title

Provision of Business and Hospitality Staffing Services for British Embassy Tokyo

Notice Description

Provision of temporary casual staffing for events catering, including casual chefs, stewards, and housekeepers

Planning Information

This EME aims to gather expressions of interest from potential providers and assess the level of market participation. Interested participants are requested to register and participate through the e-procurement portal, Jaggaer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05481f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032110-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

98513300 - Temporary staff for households

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£767,750 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Contact Email
mnlprocurement@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

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