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CPG/12555/2025 - Provision of Casual Staff for the Residence for Washington, DC

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

05 Nov 2025 at 21:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, situated in London, is the buying organisation for a completed procurement process titled "CPG/12555/2025 - Provision of Casual Staff for the Residence for Washington, DC." This contract falls under the services category, specifically for catering events at the residence. The procurement process reached the award stage on 5th November 2025, with the contract period running from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. The procurement method used was limited, involving below-threshold competition.

This tender provides ample opportunities for small to medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in staffing and catering services, to engage with a central government body. Businesses capable of providing flexible and efficient casual staffing solutions, particularly those with international operations, are well-suited to meet the needs outlined in this contract. With an active award status and a gross value of £84,172, it represents a valuable partnership with government operations in an international context.

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Notice Title

CPG/12555/2025 - Provision of Casual Staff for the Residence for Washington, DC

Notice Description

Casual staff for various events that are held in the Residence, mainly for catering services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071441-2025
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
SME

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
£84,172 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
ame.procurement2@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

NELLYS PROFESSIONAL STAFF

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