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Airport Accommodation and Transfer Services for British Embassy Baghdad

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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18 Feb 2026 at 12:55

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process for Airport Accommodation and Transfer Services intended for the British Embassy in Baghdad. This contract, awarded under the direct procurement method, aims to secure services over four years starting from 16th March 2026 and concludes on 15th March 2030. Classified under the services category concerning hotel accommodation, this award is valued at £933,333.33 and highlights the FCDO's choice for a direct award due to the absence of reasonable alternatives available. The services will be provided by Al Burhan Group, located in Baghdad, Iraq.

This procurement represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in hospitality and accommodation services. The contract favours Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and presents prospective organisations with the chance to deliver essential services to a prominent government office. Current participants in the industry or those looking to expand internationally could leverage such contracts to establish a footprint in regions like Baghdad, enriching their service portfolio while aligning with government needs. Businesses capable of offering dependable and high-quality services have the potential to thrive on such contracts, especially when involving critical support to international government operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Airport Accommodation and Transfer Services for British Embassy Baghdad

Notice Description

This contract is to secure agreed rates over a four-year period for airport accommodation and transfer services.

Procurement Information

Schedule 5 Paragraph 6b there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06570b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014754-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£933,333 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Regional Procurement Hub for APAC and MENA
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

AL BURHAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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