CS-Events: Catering services supply for the British Embassy in Washington

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 18:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of full catering services for an official evening reception at the British Embassy in Washington. This procurement falls under the services category and employs a limited competition method below the threshold. The process culminated with an active contract starting on 17th June 2026 and ending on 24th June 2026, following an award made on 12th June 2026. The procurement was legally grounded in the UKPGA 2023/54 and highlights the importance of formal event logistics at a central government level.

This procurement opportunity, now awarded to 'Welll Dunn', presented significant growth potential for businesses specialising in large-scale catering services. Ideal candidates were those capable of providing comprehensive food, beverage, staffing, and event logistics, especially with experience in formal, high-profile events. Although the competition was limited, achieving such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and visibility within the government sector, thereby paving the way for future opportunities in similar prestigious projects.

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Notice Title

CS-Events: Catering services supply for the British Embassy in Washington

Notice Description

Provision of full catering services for an official evening reception, including: *Food and beverage service *Staffing *Event logistics and equipment to support a large-scale formal event hosted at the British Embassy / Ambassador's Residence. This requirement is funded through external sponsorship contributions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b667
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056854-2026
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
£35,124 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2026 30 days
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

WELLL DUNN

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