Event Venue for King's Birthday Party for British Embassy Bangkok

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 05:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London has completed the procurement process for the title "Event Venue for King's Birthday Party for British Embassy Bangkok," falling under the services industry category. The procurement method utilised was limited competition as it was a below-threshold tender. The procurement process culminated in an active award to the Four Seasons Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. Significant dates include the contract signing on 26th May 2026, with the contract period running from 27th May 2026 to 31st July 2026. The total contract value amounts to £26,068.29 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, catering, and audio-visual equipment. With a focus on venue rental and catering services, companies in the hospitality and event management industries, particularly those capable of servicing high-profile diplomatic events, will find this contract advantageous. Businesses able to provide high-quality services in international locations, such as Thailand, may benefit from such government contracts, fostering potential growth and recognition within the sector.

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Notice Title

Event Venue for King's Birthday Party for British Embassy Bangkok

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b563
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056384-2026
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

55520000 - Catering services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,068 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 31 Jul 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

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BANGKOK.

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