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The Provision of Close Protection Security Services to the British Embassy Mogadishu and the British Office Hargeisa

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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13 Sep 2024 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for the provision of Close Protection Security Services to the British Embassy Mogadishu and the British Office Hargeisa. The contract, classified under "guard services" (CPV 79713000) and valued at £14,569,453.14, was awarded through a restricted procedure to GW Consulting UK Ltd. The contract runs from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027, encompassing regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was at the award stage as of 31st August 2024, and key dates included the tender period ending on 11th April 2024 at 17:00 and the publication date on 13th September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those adept at providing international protection and security solutions. SMEs are considered suitable for this procurement, suggesting that smaller, agile firms with capacity to deliver comprehensive security services in diverse and challenging environments, might find this contract particularly advantageous. It offers a substantial contract value, steady work over a three-year period, and the prestige of working closely with a major government department.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Close Protection Security Services to the British Embassy Mogadishu and the British Office Hargeisa

Notice Description

The Provision of Close Protection Security Services to the British Embassy Mogadishu and the British Office Hargeisa

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d81f846-a310-4d7e-ba10-c4c4513034e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522d4761-55ef-4c4e-8ecd-d70ac03a678d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,569,453 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,569,453 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GW CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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