Award

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Quito, Ecuador

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

24 Aug 2023 at 18:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Quito, Ecuador. The contract, valued at £57,071 GBP, has a duration of 3 years with 2 possible 12-month extensions. The procurement method involved an offline RFQ after an unsuccessful open tender process. The tender period ended on June 26, 2023, with the contract period commencing on August 1, 2023, and ending on July 31, 2026. The main procurement category is services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing security services to government entities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are considered suitable for this tender. Businesses located in the UK and overseas territories may find this contract relevant. Companies with expertise in security services, especially those with experience in embassy security, are well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Quito, Ecuador

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Quito, Ecuador has re-procured the provision of Security Guarding Services. Contract duration 3 years with 2 extensions available of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18fde6f3-4d75-440e-aabd-b2fa979b352e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e840a0ce-7c13-48af-95d8-7cd64eb5a4aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - offline RFQ after open tender process was unsuccessful
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,071 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,071 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

G4S

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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