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02 Jul 2026 at 05:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located on King Charles Street, London, has successfully completed the procurement process for catering services at the British Embassy in Tbilisi. The contract was awarded to Silk Road Business Centre, LLC, based in Tbilisi. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on catering services (CPV code 55520000). The limited competition method was employed, as the procurement was below threshold. The award process was completed on 2nd July 2026, and the contract covers a period from 9th to 30th June 2026, with a total value of £25,485.77 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event catering services, particularly those with experience in international or diplomatic settings. SMEs with a focus on service excellence and the ability to adapt to international client needs would be well-suited to similar opportunities in this domain. Collaborating with government entities like the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in providing services to high-profile clients across different regions.

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Notice Title

CATERING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY TBILISI

Notice Description

EVENT CATERING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY TBILISI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061996-2026
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
£25,485 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 30 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
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

SILK ROAD BUSINESS CENTRE

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