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01 Jul 2026 at 06:39

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01 Jul 2026 at 05:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office pertains to Labour Hire Services for the British High Commission in Canberra. This process, under the award and contract stage, was completed with key dates including a contract signing on 23rd May 2026 and a project period from 1st June 2026 to 30th May 2029, with a possible extension until 30th May 2030. The procurement method was limited, indicating a below-threshold, limited competition approach. Pinnacle People, based in Melbourne, Australia, was the awarded supplier, tasked with providing hospitality staff for various events at the British High Commission under a contract valued at £25,435 GBP. The contract focuses on human resources management within the services category and necessitates compliance with specific performance and quality metrics.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in staffing and human resources services, particularly those specialising in hospitality staffing. Companies with a strong track record of providing reliable and adaptable personnel will find this contract advantageous, as it emphasizes staff availability, fulfilment rate, quality, competency, and compliance with health and safety requirements. Additionally, businesses capable of quick issue resolution and timely, accurate invoicing will be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office or other governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Labour Hire Services for British High Commission Canberra

Notice Description

Procure services of a labour hire company that will provide casual hospitality staff for various events held at the British High Commission Canberra on as-needed basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061503-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,435 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 May 2029 2-3 years
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
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

PINNACLE PEOPLE

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