---
title: "IMO UK Reception - 2 December 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649e6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# IMO UK Reception - 2 December 2025

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649e6

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, a central government authority based in London, UK, recently completed a procurement process for a diplomatic reception event titled "IMO UK Reception – 2 December 2025". The event, held at King Charles Street, was organised to provide catering services, classified under the services category. The procurement followed a direct method, conducted below the threshold without competition, and culminated in an award on 26 January 2026, with a gross value of £26,233.19 GBP. The entire contract duration spanned a single day on 26 January 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in event catering services. Large catering companies with experience in providing high-quality services for government-organised events are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Such opportunities enable businesses to build reputable relationships with government agencies by consistently delivering excellent services. Engaging in these kinds of contracts allows firms to enhance their corporate portfolios and expand their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Event hosted at King Charles Street (Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office) for diplomatic reception. Catering provided by the approved catering contractor on site

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010877-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,860 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATHER & GATHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 11:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010877-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010877-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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