---
title: "King's Birthday Party for British Embassy Manila"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b052"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# King's Birthday Party for British Embassy Manila

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b052

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of venue rental and catering services for the King's Birthday Party by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for the British Embassy in Manila has been completed. The contracting authority, FCDO, is a central government public authority located in London, UK. This procurement pertains to the services category and was executed through a limited competition process, specifically below threshold, indicating a restricted invitation to potential suppliers. The concluded contract was awarded to the Makati Shangri-La Hotel and Resort Inc., a large-scale supplier based in the Philippines, and encompasses the provision of event services, hotel services, catering services, and audio-visual equipment. The contract was signed on 4th May 2026, with the service period spanning from the start of May to the end of June 2026, with a gross contract value of GBP 26,950.01.

This tender provides new opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in hospitality services, including event management, hotel accommodations, catering, and audio-visual solutions. Given the nature of the services required, large-scale hospitality businesses capable of accommodating high-profile events would have been ideal candidates to compete for this contract. The contract's limited competition method highlights the opportunity for suppliers with pre-existing relationships or proven track records with government entities to establish or enhance their portfolio in collaborating with key international diplomatic missions.

## Notice

Venue rental and catering services for the King's Birthday Party for British Embassy Manila.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054030-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,950 |

## 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 | MAKATI SHANGRI-LA HOTEL AND RESORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 55100000 - Hotel services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 02:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054030-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054030-2026
  9th June 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

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