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IMO UK Reception - 2 December 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, a central government authority based in London, UK, recently completed a procurement process for a diplomatic reception event titled "IMO UK Reception – 2 December 2025". The event, held at King Charles Street, was organised to provide catering services, classified under the services category. The procurement followed a direct method, conducted below the threshold without competition, and culminated in an award on 26 January 2026, with a gross value of £26,233.19 GBP. The entire contract duration spanned a single day on 26 January 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in event catering services. Large catering companies with experience in providing high-quality services for government-organised events are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Such opportunities enable businesses to build reputable relationships with government agencies by consistently delivering excellent services. Engaging in these kinds of contracts allows firms to enhance their corporate portfolios and expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Title

IMO UK Reception - 2 December 2025

Notice Description

Event hosted at King Charles Street (Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office) for diplomatic reception. Catering provided by the approved catering contractor on site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010877-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£21,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATHER & GATHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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