---
title: "Catering Services for King's Birthday Party in British Embassy Dubai"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05adbf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2025-10-13"
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# Catering Services for King's Birthday Party in British Embassy Dubai

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05adbf

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process for catering services during King Charles' birthday celebration at the British Embassy in Dubai. The procurement, titled "Catering Services for King's Birthday Party in British Embassy Dubai," falls under the services industry category. The process, identified as project ID CPG/12730/2025, was managed through a limited competition method, considering it was below the threshold. The main procurement stage was the award phase, with the contract signed on 13th October 2025. The event itself will take place on 27th November 2025, and the services will be delivered by Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk in the United Arab Emirates.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the catering and events management sectors, especially those with experience in high-profile events. Companies like Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, known for its large-scale operations, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to this contract's nature and requirements. The industry-specific services, including catering and event management, are strategic areas where businesses can showcase their expertise and gain reputation in governmental and diplomatic event services, potentially leading to further opportunities within the government and hospitality sectors.

## Notice

The British Embassy Dubai requires catering services during the celebration of King Charles' birthday for 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064533-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,820 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFITEL DUBAI THE OBELISK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 05:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064533-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064533-2025
  13th October 2025 - Contract details 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

## Provenance

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