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Catering services for British Embassy Reykjavik

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has successfully completed a direct procurement process for catering services at the British Embassy in Reykjavik. Categorised under the services industry, this contract focuses on supporting official events within the embassy. The process was conducted without competition, as it was below the threshold, and falls under a light-touch regime. The contract commenced on 10 June 2025 and is scheduled to end on 1 January 2027, with a potential 12-month extension available until 31 December 2027. This awarding stage marks an active procurement phase, ensuring that the catering needs of the embassy are met efficiently.

This tender creates a valuable opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly for those with the capacity to manage large-scale services. Companies with established experience in providing catering for governmental or diplomatic events might find this contract aligns well with their growth strategies. By securing this contract, large catering firms can enhance their portfolio, showcasing proven ability to deliver specialised services in international settings, like embassies. Given the procurement method of direct awarding, businesses familiar with navigating such processes would stand at an advantage in competing for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering services for British Embassy Reykjavik

Notice Description

Catering services for British Embassy Reykjavik official events.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059584-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£67,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 1 Jan 2027 1-2 years
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

STEFÁN HLYNUR KARLSSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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