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Contract Award - The Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Sofia

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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03 Oct 2024 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the provision of security guarding services to the British Embassy in Sofia. The contract, classified under the "Guard services" category, is valued at £2,400,000 and follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 31 May 2024 and the start of the contract period on 1 October 2024, which will run until 30 September 2029. The buyer is located at King Charles Street, London, while the supplier, Force Delta OOD, is based in Sofia, Bulgaria, demonstrating a broad geographical interest that spans from the United Kingdom to various global territories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies offering security services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability requirements. Businesses well-suited to compete for such contracts include those with specific expertise in international security services, capabilities to handle diplomatic and governmental environments, and the ability to manage long-term and financially substantial commitments. The substantial contract value and the extensive duration also provide a stable revenue stream and opportunities for expanding operations within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award - The Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Sofia

Notice Description

Contract Awarded - The Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Sofia.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22a085ee-b517-4bab-8ee0-99db5f20477e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eccf817-f8dd-442e-b46a-cda6275dc1be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

FORCE DELTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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