---
title: "Catering services for British Embassy Dublin"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06baf3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-06-23"
---

# Catering services for British Embassy Dublin

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06baf3

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, situated in London, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for catering services for the British Embassy in Dublin. This contract, identified by its title, "Catering services for British Embassy Dublin," falls under the services industry category, specifically catering services (CPV code 55520000). The process adhered to a limited procurement method due to its value being below the threshold, resulting in limited competition. The procurement stage was marked as complete as of 23rd June 2026, with the contract period extending from 28th May 2026 to 30th June 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in event catering, particularly those with a foothold or interest in expanding within the UK or Irish markets. The successful supplier, Dimond & Walsh Hospitality Ltd T/A Lily & Wild, headquartered in Kildare Town, Ireland, showcases how small to medium enterprises can effectively compete in government procurement, especially in niche service areas. Companies capable of delivering bespoke, high-quality catering services for diplomatic and official functions would be well-positioned for similar future opportunities. The limited yet targeted competition process underscores the importance of maintaining a strong profile and connections within specific geographical and professional domains.

## Notice

Event catering services for British Embassy in Dublin

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058897-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 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 | £28,950 |

## 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 | DIMOND & WALSH HOSPITALITY LTD T/A LILY & WILD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 11:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058897-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058897-2026
  23rd 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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