King's Birthday Party for British Embassy Manila

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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09 Jun 2026 at 02:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of venue rental and catering services for the King's Birthday Party by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for the British Embassy in Manila has been completed. The contracting authority, FCDO, is a central government public authority located in London, UK. This procurement pertains to the services category and was executed through a limited competition process, specifically below threshold, indicating a restricted invitation to potential suppliers. The concluded contract was awarded to the Makati Shangri-La Hotel and Resort Inc., a large-scale supplier based in the Philippines, and encompasses the provision of event services, hotel services, catering services, and audio-visual equipment. The contract was signed on 4th May 2026, with the service period spanning from the start of May to the end of June 2026, with a gross contract value of GBP 26,950.01.

This tender provides new opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in hospitality services, including event management, hotel accommodations, catering, and audio-visual solutions. Given the nature of the services required, large-scale hospitality businesses capable of accommodating high-profile events would have been ideal candidates to compete for this contract. The contract's limited competition method highlights the opportunity for suppliers with pre-existing relationships or proven track records with government entities to establish or enhance their portfolio in collaborating with key international diplomatic missions.

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Notice Title

King's Birthday Party for British Embassy Manila

Notice Description

Venue rental and catering services for the King's Birthday Party for British Embassy Manila.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b052
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054030-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

55100000 - Hotel services

55520000 - Catering services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

MAKATI SHANGRI-LA HOTEL AND RESORT

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