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King's Birthday Party 2025 for British Embassy Manila

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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28 Aug 2025 at 08:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), based in London, has completed a procurement process to host the King's Birthday Party 2025 for the British Embassy in Manila. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, below the threshold, focusing on services for hotel and event management. Makati Shangri-La Hotel and Resort Inc. in the Philippines was awarded the contract. This contract was signed on 4th June 2025, covering services in the hotel industry, such as hospitality, catering, and event management, with the event scheduled for 17th-18th June 2025. The procurement was governed by the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in the hotel and event management sectors, particularly those specialising in large-scale international functions, to expand their reach and showcase their capabilities to government bodies. Large hotel chains and venues capable of meeting stringent security, capacity, and pricing requirements are best positioned to engage in similar tenders. Participating in such processes allows businesses to build a reputation for reliability in managing prestigious international events, potentially opening doors to further opportunities with other diplomatic missions or government organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

King's Birthday Party 2025 for British Embassy Manila

Notice Description

British Embassy Manila is seeking a hotel or event venue to host this year's His Majesty The King's Birthday Party. The venue must meet the following considerations such as availability, capacity, security, pricing, flexibility and accessibility. Given the rainy weather, hosting the event at the Ambassador's residence is not ideal, prompting the management to explore hotel options that are within the budget allocated (all coming from sponsorship) and scheduled within a certain timeframe mandated by the centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058eff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051774-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55520000 - Catering services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,174 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2025 30 days
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAKATI SHANGRI-LA HOTEL AND RESORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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