Award

Temporary Event Workers for British Embassy Brussels

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 08:43

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a central government authority located in London, United Kingdom. It involves the provision of temporary event workers for the British Embassy in Brussels. The industry category for this tender is event services, and it involves hiring personnel such as chefs, kitchen assistants, waiters, and other event-support staff. The procurement method was open, and the tender stage is complete as of 8th April 2026. The contract, which commenced on 1st July 2026, runs until 30th June 2028, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, should the FCDO be satisfied with the provided services. The value of the completed tender was set at GBP 505,978 excluding VAT, awarded to Manpower Belgium.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in staffing and event management services. Companies with experience in supplying qualified personnel for diplomatic or high-profile events, especially those that can quickly adapt to specific demands for diverse roles, such as chefs and housekeeping staff, would find this contract particularly beneficial. The criteria placed emphasis on quality assurance and resource management, making it ideal for businesses that excel in these areas. Additionally, the potential for contract renewal offers long-term business growth opportunities for firms meeting the FCDO’s satisfaction criteria.

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Notice Title

Temporary Event Workers for British Embassy Brussels

Notice Description

Provision of event staff services, which shall be ordered as needed and shall include qualified chefs and kitchen assistants, waiters, cloakroom attendants, housekeepers, dishwashers and others (per demand for the event).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended if BE Brussels is satisfied with the services and still need them to be provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031742-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£505,978 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

MANPOWER BELGIUM

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