Award

THE PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES IN AFGHANISTAN

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Award

05 May 2020 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking to provide security services in Afghanistan under a contract awarded on 23 March 2020. The contract, valued at £64,946,680, is set for an initial term of three years, starting on 1 July 2020, and can be extended for two optional periods of 24 months each, with a potential end date of 30 June 2027. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically security services, and was conducted via a selective procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 26 September 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of operating in challenging environments such as Afghanistan. Companies with experience in international security, risk management, or protective services will find this procurement process well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging with this contract can not only enhance a firm's portfolio but also foster growth through long-term collaboration with a key governmental body.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES IN AFGHANISTAN

Notice Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FOR THE PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES IN AFGHANISTAN The Contract Duration is: 3 years plus 2 plus 2 (i.e. 2 x 24 month optional extensions) Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3-year period, commencing 01/07/2020 and ending 30/06/2023. There are two 24 x month optional extensions available and therefore the maximum contract expiry date is 30/06/2027. The value of contract (initial term, not including two optional 12 month extensions) is PS64,946,680.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dc2d4ec-3598-44c2-b716-edca00141764
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e357f108-8202-4739-975b-8679dc828da4
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
Not specified
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
£64,946,680 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,946,680 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 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 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 (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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