---
title: "PA23 UK7 PROVISION OF CATERING SERVICES FOR THE KING'S BIRTHDAY AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER'S RESIDENCE IN NAIROBI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a4b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-01"
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# PA23 UK7 PROVISION OF CATERING SERVICES FOR THE KING'S BIRTHDAY AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER'S RESIDENCE IN NAIROBI

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a4b

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for the provision of catering services for the King's Birthday celebration at the British High Commissioner's residence in Nairobi, Kenya has reached the award stage. This contract involves catering services and falls under the industry category of services with a completion status. The procurement method was limited competition, below threshold, meaning it was specifically directed to select participants. The award was made to Tamarind Management Limited, a large-scale supplier, and this stage was completed on 1 April 2026. The contract, valued at £32,073.01, was active from 1 November 2025 to 30 November 2025, following the contract signing on 31 October 2025.

The tender for catering services in Nairobi presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in hospitality and catering to gain prominence through this prestigious event at the British High Commissioner's residence. Given the limited competition process, companies capable of providing high-quality services within a short timeframe stand to benefit. Although the award process is complete, similar tenders could be appealing to companies with a strong presence in the service sector and experience in handling international diplomatic events, particularly those located in or having operations within the Kenyan region. Future similar opportunities could aid in business expansion and establish a reputable portfolio in government contracting.

## Notice

Catering services for the King's birthday that will be held at the British High Commissioner's residence in Nairobi, Kenya

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030158-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,073 |

## 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 | TAMARIND MANAGEMENT LIMITED11/11 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 09:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030158-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030158-2026
  1st April 2026 - 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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