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29 Jun 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for catering services at the British Embassy in Warsaw has recently been completed. Managed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office based in London, this contract falls under the services category with the procurement method being limited, indicating a below threshold, limited competition. The contract was signed on 18th June 2026, with the same day serving as both the start and end date for the services rendered. Of notable interest, the process has moved from tender initiation to the award and contract stage, highlighting its efficient progression and completion.

This procurement opportunity, although closed, illustrates a potential growth area for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with expertise in event catering services. SMEs, such as the awarded supplier, BELVEDERE CAFE ŁAZIENKI KRÓLEWSKIE SP Z O O from Poland, could benefit greatly from similar tenders due to their agility and specialised service offerings. Organisations that can provide high-quality, bespoke catering services and can operate effectively within international settings are well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

CATERING SERVICES FOR BRITISH EMBASSY WARSAW

Notice Description

EVENT CATERING SERVICES FOR BRITISH EMBASSY WARSAW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06befc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060705-2026
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
£25,109 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2026 24 hours
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

BELVEDERE CAFE ŁAZIENKI KRÓLEWSKIE SP Z O O

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