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Catering Services for King's Birthday Party in British Embassy Abu Dhabi

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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13 Oct 2025 at 05:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, a central government public authority based in London, UK. The tender, titled "Catering Services for King's Birthday Party in British Embassy Abu Dhabi," was completed under a limited competition procurement method, specifically for services industry categories, particularly catering and event services. The contract was awarded to Radisson Blu Hotel, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The contract for providing catering services for the King's Birthday Party at the British Embassy Abu Dhabi is set to be executed on the 25th of November, 2025, with a gross value of £23,022.27. The overarching legal basis for this tender is under the UK Parliament's legal framework, indicated as 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event and catering services, particularly those that can operate across international borders. The procurement setting required limited competitive participation, suggesting that businesses adept in handling bespoke catering services with an emphasis on quality, reliability, and specific theme-driven events would be highly suited to compete in similar future contracts. The selection of Radisson Blu Hotel underscores the importance of both scale and capability in delivering high-profile services that align with diplomatic and cultural occasions. This scenario highlights growth potential for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings and contracts within the public sector, particularly those connected to embassies and international gatherings.

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Notice Title

Catering Services for King's Birthday Party in British Embassy Abu Dhabi

Notice Description

The British Embassy Abu Dhabi requires catering services during the celebration of King Charles' birthday for 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05adbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064532-2025
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

55520000 - Catering services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,022 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 24 hours
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
Regional Procurement Hub for Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa
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

RADISSON BLU HOTEL

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