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title: "Provision of Queen's Birthday Party (QBP) and Catering Services for BE Abu Dhabi"
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# Provision of Queen's Birthday Party (QBP) and Catering Services for BE Abu Dhabi

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4b374e0-ff6d-4390-bdd9-951fce87ef8d

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Queen's Birthday Party (QBP) and Catering Services for BE Abu Dhabi." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically catering services (CPV code 55520000). The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd January 2018. The contract, once awarded, is intended to commence on 22nd January 2018 and will remain in effect until 31st December 2018. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering businesses that can handle events for VIPs and general delegates. Companies specialising in versatile catering solutions, from sit-down meals to buffet services for a variety of occasions, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The reach of this contract extends to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the UK, making it ideal for businesses with the capability to operate in diverse geographical areas.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to establish a framework agreement with catering companies who can provide catering services for VIPs, general delegates, and contract staff across a range of events from sit-down breakfast, morning and afternoon coffee and tea, sit-down and buffet lunches, and evening receptions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b583dfa-6c10-4d86-9474-316a35e0f6c7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2017 at 02:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b583dfa-6c10-4d86-9474-316a35e0f6c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b583dfa-6c10-4d86-9474-316a35e0f6c7
  13th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  For full details, kindly check via the eProcurement portal BRAVO. Once logged in, navigate Project_ 1552/ ITT_2092

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