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Conference venue hire EUROASIA

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Aug 2025 at 11:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process for venue hire services for the EuroAsia Consular Network Conference, held in Budapest, Hungary. The procurement method was limited, classified as below threshold - limited competition, with Joy Hotels KFT/Continental Hotel Budapest being the supplier awarded the contract. This service falls under the category of hotel meeting and conference services, and the procurement was tagged as a contract award as of 5th August 2025. The contract was signed on 12th July 2025, with the contract period covering from 12th July 2025 to 21st November 2025, valued at £28,840.60.

This tender offers businesses in the hospitality and event management sectors opportunities for growth by providing services for large-scale, high-profile international events. The limited competition procurement method indicates suitability for established, large-scale businesses capable of meeting specific service requirements. Businesses with expertise in VIP handling, conference logistics, and international networking are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, benefiting from potential collaborations with central government organisations such as the FCDO. Additionally, suppliers looking to break into international markets may consider capitalising on location-specific advantages, such as strategic partnerships with local venues to provide comprehensive hospitality solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conference venue hire EUROASIA

Notice Description

Venue hire for EuroAsia Consular Network Conference in Budapest, Hungary.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058171
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046096-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

JOY HOTELS KFT/ CONTINENTAL HOTEL BUDAPEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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