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CGP/12761/2025 - Event Logistics and Production Services for the BE in Bogota

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) based in London, UK, has initiated a procurement process titled "CGP/12761/2025 - Event Logistics and Production Services for the BE in Bogota." This tender falls under the 'Event services' category and is geared towards the execution of high-profile events coordinated by the British Embassy in Colombia throughout 2025 and beyond. Intended to promote UK strategic priorities and values, these events require comprehensive creative, logistical, and production support. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 19th February 2026, and enquiries acceptable until 31st January 2026. The procurement method is an open competition and involves services below the threshold value of £113,962.88 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event logistics and production services, particularly those with a focus on international services in South America. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand a promising chance, given the suitability criteria that encourage SME participation. The winning bid will be determined based on a combination of commercial competitiveness (40%) and technical quality (60%). Businesses with expertise in delivering impactful events and aligning with diplomatic and international strategic initiatives will find this tender advantageous for expanding their portfolio and strengthening ties with UK government missions abroad.

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Notice Title

CGP/12761/2025 - Event Logistics and Production Services for the BE in Bogota

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Colombia delivers a range of high-profile events throughout 2025 and upcoming years, including the flagship celebration of the Kings Birthday Party and other series of regional events. These events are key tools in promoting the UK's strategic priorities and values in Colombia, including environmental protection, peacebuilding, human rights, education, innovation, trade, and investment. To ensure these events have sufficient impact, are professionally executed, and align with the Embassy's communications objectives, we are seeking a qualified service provider to offer comprehensive creative, logistical, and production support across the annual events calendar.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061048
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007801-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,962 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£113,962 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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