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Airport Accommodation and Transfer Services for British Embassy Baghdad

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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10 Mar 2026 at 06:27

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25 Feb 2026 at 00:17

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18 Feb 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the "Airport Accommodation and Transfer Services for British Embassy Baghdad" contract. The contract involves securing agreed rates for hotel and transfer services over a four-year period for embassy staff, located in Baghdad, Iraq. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method due to the lack of reasonable alternatives, with Al-Burhan Group being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £933,333.33, was signed on 10th March 2026, with the service period commencing on 16th March 2026 and concluding on 15th March 2030. This procurement falls under central government public authority jurisdiction and involves services within the hotel industry category.

This tender presents worthwhile opportunities for businesses operating within the hotel accommodation and transfer sectors, particularly large enterprises capable of handling service delivery within a challenging regional environment like Iraq. Companies looking to expand their market presence in the Middle East, with expertise in logistical and accommodation requirements, will find growth opportunities through such contracts. The direct award process emphasises the suitability of technically proficient suppliers who can meet stringent service standards necessary for diplomatic operations, highlighting business potential for companies prepared to specialise in niche government service support.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06570b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021109-2026
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
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
£933,333 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20263 months 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
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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

AL-BURHAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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