---
title: "Provision of Business and Hospitality Staffing Services for British Embassy Tokyo"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05481f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2025-06-13"
---

# Provision of Business and Hospitality Staffing Services for British Embassy Tokyo

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05481f

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office aims to secure temporary business and hospitality staffing services for the British Embassy in Tokyo. This tender falls within the services category, specifically targeting staffing for events catering, involving roles such as casual chefs, stewards, and housekeepers. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key market engagement event scheduled by 17th June 2025, where expressions of interest are being actively solicited. The anticipated contract period begins on 1st November 2025 and will run through to 31st October 2026, with potential maximum extensions until 2030. This process is being managed through an e-procurement portal, and the estimated contract value is £767,750.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and staffing sectors, particularly those experienced in providing temporary event personnel in international settings. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale catering operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, offering a platform to expand their footprint in the international market. Such an engagement provides a pathway to establish long-term partnerships and showcase their capabilities within the central government procurement framework.

## Notice

Provision of temporary casual staffing for events catering, including casual chefs, stewards, and housekeepers

### Planning Information

This EME aims to gather expressions of interest from potential providers and assess the level of market participation. Interested participants are requested to register and participate through the e-procurement portal, Jaggaer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032110-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £767,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 98513300 - Temporary staff for households

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 00:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032110-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032110-2025
  13th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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