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Catering and Hospitality Services for British Embassy Beijing

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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12 Nov 2025 at 07:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, sought to secure catering and hospitality services for the British Ambassador's Residence in Beijing. This procurement process involved a contract for professional chefs and wait staff to ensure high-quality culinary service that meets British hospitality standards. The tender was conducted using a limited competition method below threshold and has reached the award stage. This contract was awarded on 5th November 2025, to HJ Boutique Luxury Hotels Co., Ltd, a company based in Beijing, with the contract period starting on 6th November 2025 and potentially extending until 30th September 2028 if renewed annually. The services fall under the industry categories of catering and restaurant waiter services, pointing to an involved, strategic engagement in hospitality service provision.

The successful tenderer will provide high-quality hospitality services, creating numerous opportunities for businesses with expertise in catering and fine-dining experiences. Companies specialising in high-end service provision would find this contract particularly beneficial, specifically those able to meet the cultural and quality expectations set by British standards. This opportunity, with an initial value of £80,652.26, provides an entry point for businesses capable of forming international partnerships and establishing their presence in international diplomatic contexts. SMEs with experience in catering and hospitality for diplomatic events and high-profile clients would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering and Hospitality Services for British Embassy Beijing

Notice Description

The British Embassy Beijing is seeking a qualified Catering and Hospitality Services Provider for the British Ambassador's Residence in Beijing. The provider will supply professional chefs and wait staff on an ad hoc basis to ensure seamless, high-quality culinary and dining experiences that align with British standards of hospitality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072991-2025
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

55310000 - Restaurant waiter services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,652 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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

HJ BOUTIQUE LUXURY HOTELS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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