CATERING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY MADRID

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, has completed the procurement process for catering services at the British Embassy in Madrid. This contract, executed under a limited competition procurement method, falls within the services category, specifically catering services (CPV code: 55520000). Medems Catering, based in Madrid, was awarded the contract on 28th May 2026, and the service delivery period runs until 30th June 2026. The procurement, governed by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, reflects a below-threshold, limited competition approach, with the contract’s total value amounting to £31,130.64 GBP gross.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of providing event catering within short contract durations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in international contract fulfilment, especially those operating within or near Madrid, are well-suited to similar opportunities. Participating in such tenders can help businesses expand their service portfolio and increase exposure to government clients. The contract's limited competition method indicates the procurement was open to a select group, providing targeted and strategic entry points for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Title

CATERING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY MADRID

Notice Description

EVENT CATERING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY MADRID

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058473-2026
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
SME

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
£28,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MEDEMS CATERING

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