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Catering Services for King's Birthday Party 2025 for British Embassy Riyadh

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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12 Nov 2025 at 06:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the provision of catering services for the King's Birthday Party 2025 at the British Embassy in Riyadh. The contract was awarded through a limited competition procurement method, classified as below threshold, indicating a more selective tendering process. With a focus on services, the event aligns with the GREAT campaign theme, showcasing the UK's diverse and innovative spirit. The contract covers services from 18 to 20 November 2025, with the actual event scheduled for 19 November 2025. The total contract value is £34,238.35 GBP, awarded to Company Attache Ltd., a large-scale supplier based in Saudi Arabia.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in catering services or related supplies and equipment. Businesses operating within the hospitality and event management sectors could greatly benefit from such collaborations, potentially expanding their market reach and client base by aligning with events that promote the UK's cultural and creative industries. The contract presents an ideal opportunity for businesses adept at handling large-scale, thematic events requiring meticulous service delivery standards, showcasing vital capabilities to a prestigious international client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services for King's Birthday Party 2025 for British Embassy Riyadh

Notice Description

The British Embassy Riyadh requires for the provision for catering services for King's Birthday. The overall theme of the event will be GREAT campaign. GREAT captures the unique energy of the UK's diverse, creative, and innovative makeup encouraging the world to see things from a fresh perspective. The catering services should be able to accommodate 750 to 1500 guests. The event shall take place on 19 November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072989-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

39310000 - Catering equipment

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,238 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

COMPANY ATTACHE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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