Scope
Reference
CPG 12201/2025
Description
The British Embassy Dubai and British Embassy Abu Dhabi is in need of caterers to provide services to events hosted at the Embassy.
Contract 1. Catering Services to the British Embassy Dubai and British Embassy Abu Dhabi
Supplier
Contract value
- £27,500 excluding VAT
- £27,500 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 November 2025
Contract dates
- 11 November 2025 to 30 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2027
- 1 year, 9 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
Contract is good for one year with an option to extend for another year.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- AE - United Arab Emirates
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Food equipment | All equipment should be in good working order and electrical must be routinely PAT tested. |
6 months |
| Menu Preparation | Menu is aligned with the thme required for the event. There is adequate portion for each food caegory. UK culture is highlighted in the presented menu. UK food ingredients are used in the menu... |
6 months |
| Food Safety | Food preparation and service should adhere to the UAE Food SAfety Standards. |
Contract 2. Provision of Catering Services to the British Embassy Dubai and British Embassy Abu Dhabi
Supplier
Contract value
- £27,500 excluding VAT
- £27,500 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 November 2025
Contract dates
- 11 November 2025 to 30 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2027
- 1 year, 9 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
Contract can be extended for another year on good performance.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- AE - United Arab Emirates
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Menu Preparation | Menu is aligned with the thme required for the event. There is adequate portion for each food caegory. UK culture is highlighted in the presented menu. UK food ingredients are used in the menu... |
6 months |
| Food Safety | Food preparation and service should adhere to the UAE Food SAfety Standards. |
6 months |
| Food Equipment | All equipment should be in good working order and electrical equipment must be routinely PAT tested. |
6 months |
Contract 3
Supplier
Contract value
- £27,500 excluding VAT
- £27,500 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 November 2025
Contract dates
- 11 November 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2027
- 1 year, 9 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
Contract is good for one year with an option to extend for another year.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- AE - United Arab Emirates
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Menu Preparation | Menu is aligned with the thme required for the event. There is adequate portion for each food category. UK culture is highlighted in the presented menu. UK food ingredients are used in the menu... |
6 months |
| Food Safety | Food preparation and service should adhere to the UAE Food Safety Standards. |
6 months |
| Food Equipment | All equipment should be in good working order and electrical equipment must be routinely PAT tested. |
6 months |
Contract 4
Supplier
Contract value
- £27,500 excluding VAT
- £27,500 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 November 2025
Contract dates
- 11 November 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2027
- 1 year, 9 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
Contract is good for one year with an option to extend for another year.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- AE - United Arab Emirates
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Menu Preparation | Menu is aligned with the thme required for the event. There is adequate portion for each food category. UK culture is highlighted in the presented menu. UK food ingredients are used in the menu... |
6 months |
| Food Equipment | All equipment should be in good working order and electrical equipment must be routinely PAT tested. |
6 months |
| Food Safety | Food preparation and service should adhere to the UAE Food Safety Standards. |
6 months |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Suppliers
Bens Farm
Hadaeq Mohammad Bin RAshid
Hdaeq Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid
0000
United Arab Emirates
Email: events@bensfarmhouse.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 4
Radisson Blu
16021 Marasi Drive
Business Bay Dubai
16021
United Arab Emirates
Email: info@radissonblu.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Catering Services to the British Embassy Dubai and British Embassy Abu Dhabi
Sofitel Hotel
5558 Dubai
Dubai
5558
United Arab Emirates
Email: H6541_re@sofitel.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. Provision of Catering Services to the British Embassy Dubai and British Embassy Abu Dhabi
The Club
Palm West Beach
Palm Jumirah
0000
United Arab Emirates
Email: customercare@dubairetail.ae
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 3
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Email: MNL.Procurement@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government