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Lebanon Internal Security Assistance Programme

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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30 Sep 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the "Lebanon Internal Security Assistance Programme," awarding a contract to Siren Associates Limited. This initiative falls under the industry category of "Provision of services to the community" with a CPV code of 75200000. The procurement adopted a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 3rd September 2025 to 31st March 2028. The program aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces and improve their coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces, emphasizing accountability, human rights, and gender-sensitive policing. Coverage extends across multiple territories, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, as well as globally.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in security services, particularly those with expertise in enhancing security force operations and interagency coordination. The FCDO’s award, valued at approximately £46,360,490, highlights significant business growth potential for SMEs, as the selected supplier, Siren Associates Limited, is an SME itself. Companies focusing on community services, security operations, and international police assistance could find this contract a lucrative engagement, offering long-term involvement and public sector partnership benefits across several regions, including Europe and the Rest of the World.

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Notice Title

Lebanon Internal Security Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The objectives of the project is to enhance operational capability of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces (LISF) to better deliver effective national policing services, including in response to internal security threats and opportunities, Improve interagency coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces for crisis planning and crisis management, including Public Order Operations and strengthen accountability and human rights performance within the LISF including gender sensitive policing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e01ae01-4403-4bbb-8554-8043f3451885
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab47c76b-3aa6-44c6-8f9b-ca20cea92dc2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,250,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,360,490 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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

SIREN ASSOCIATES

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