---
title: "CS-Events: Catering services supply for the British Embassy in Washington"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b667"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-06-16"
---

# CS-Events: Catering services supply for the British Embassy in Washington

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b667

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of full catering services for an official evening reception at the British Embassy in Washington. This procurement falls under the services category and employs a limited competition method below the threshold. The process culminated with an active contract starting on 17th June 2026 and ending on 24th June 2026, following an award made on 12th June 2026. The procurement was legally grounded in the UKPGA 2023/54 and highlights the importance of formal event logistics at a central government level.

This procurement opportunity, now awarded to 'Welll Dunn', presented significant growth potential for businesses specialising in large-scale catering services. Ideal candidates were those capable of providing comprehensive food, beverage, staffing, and event logistics, especially with experience in formal, high-profile events. Although the competition was limited, achieving such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and visibility within the government sector, thereby paving the way for future opportunities in similar prestigious projects.

## Notice

Provision of full catering services for an official evening reception, including: *Food and beverage service *Staffing *Event logistics and equipment to support a large-scale formal event hosted at the British Embassy / Ambassador's Residence. This requirement is funded through external sponsorship contributions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056854-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,124 |

## 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 | WELLL DUNN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 18:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056854-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056854-2026
  16th 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

## Provenance

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