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Conference venue hire Europe South

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Aug 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, UK, has completed the procurement process for the hire of a conference venue for the annual Consular Network Conference in Southern Europe. The contract was awarded to the Barcelo Hotel Istanbul for providing hotel meeting and conference services in Istanbul, Turkey. This procurement belongs to the services industry category and was conducted under a limited procurement method described as below threshold - limited competition. The process has progressed through to the award and contract stages, with the contract being signed on 11 July 2025, and active until 23 October 2025, with a total value of £30,326.71.

The tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in hotel and conference services. Although the competition was limited, businesses that provide similar services within Southern Europe may find inspiration to establish contact networks and cultivate relationships with public authorities, which could pave the way for future engagements. Large-scale hotel operators that can cater to international conferences and offer robust facilities and comprehensive service packages are best suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Conference venue hire Europe South

Notice Description

Venu hire for an annual Consular Network Conference for Southern Europe in Istanbul.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058174
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046099-2025
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
£30,326 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 23 Oct 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

BARCELO HOTEL ISTANBUL (BARCELO TURIZM OTELCILIK LIMITED SIRKETI

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