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title: "CPG/12191/2025 - Provision of Fresh Produce Purchase for the Residence, British Embassy, Washington DC"
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# CPG/12191/2025 - Provision of Fresh Produce Purchase for the Residence, British Embassy, Washington DC

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd7c4224-28c4-4a5b-9b66-fe2705cb0411

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract titled "CPG/12191/2025 - Provision of Fresh Produce Purchase for the Residence, British Embassy, Washington DC". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Fruit, vegetables and related products" with a classification ID of "15300000". The contract is designated for the supply of fresh produce to the British Embassy's Residence, intended to cater for official events. The procurement process followed the RFQ (Request for Quotation) method and moved from tendering to award stage. With a value of GBP 31,631.68, the contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, accommodating deliveries across various regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of fresh produce, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Winning such contracts can facilitate significant growth by establishing a relationship with a prestigious government entity and expanding market reach. The awarded supplier, Baldor Speciality Foods, based in New York, underscores the international scope and potential for businesses to engage in lucrative government procurement opportunities that demand high-quality goods and reliable supply chains.

## Notice

Provision of Fresh Produce Purchase for the Residence at the British Embassy in Washington DC in kitchen to cater for official residence events.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171831f3-c35a-4bfa-9692-7889423a77ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - RFQ |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,631 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,631 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2ET |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALDOR SPECIALITY FOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 17:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171831f3-c35a-4bfa-9692-7889423a77ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171831f3-c35a-4bfa-9692-7889423a77ff
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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