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PA23 UK7 PROVISION OF CATERING SERVICES FOR THE KING'S BIRTHDAY AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER'S RESIDENCE IN NAIROBI

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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01 Apr 2026 at 09:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for the provision of catering services for the King's Birthday celebration at the British High Commissioner's residence in Nairobi, Kenya has reached the award stage. This contract involves catering services and falls under the industry category of services with a completion status. The procurement method was limited competition, below threshold, meaning it was specifically directed to select participants. The award was made to Tamarind Management Limited, a large-scale supplier, and this stage was completed on 1 April 2026. The contract, valued at £32,073.01, was active from 1 November 2025 to 30 November 2025, following the contract signing on 31 October 2025.

The tender for catering services in Nairobi presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in hospitality and catering to gain prominence through this prestigious event at the British High Commissioner's residence. Given the limited competition process, companies capable of providing high-quality services within a short timeframe stand to benefit. Although the award process is complete, similar tenders could be appealing to companies with a strong presence in the service sector and experience in handling international diplomatic events, particularly those located in or having operations within the Kenyan region. Future similar opportunities could aid in business expansion and establish a reputable portfolio in government contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PA23 UK7 PROVISION OF CATERING SERVICES FOR THE KING'S BIRTHDAY AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER'S RESIDENCE IN NAIROBI

Notice Description

Catering services for the King's birthday that will be held at the British High Commissioner's residence in Nairobi, Kenya

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030158-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£32,073 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

TAMARIND MANAGEMENT LIMITED11/11

Further Information

Notice Documents

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