Tender

Security Guarding Services to the Office of the Governor of Gibraltar

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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04 Jan 2022 at 14:09

Tender

04 Jan 2022 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking tenders for the provision of Security Guarding Services to the Office of the Governor of Gibraltar. This procurement falls within the security services industry and is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 8th February 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2022 and continue until 31st May 2025. An open procedure is being adopted to ensure transparency and value for money, facilitated through the Jaggaer e-tendering platform.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in security services, particularly those equipped with the capability to provide well-trained Security Officers fluent in English. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to expand their client base and enhance their market presence in a competitive industry. The prospective contractors will also benefit from training sessions on the e-tendering process to ensure they can navigate the submission effectively.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services to the Office of the Governor of Gibraltar

Notice Description

The Office of the Governor will pay the Contractor an agreed 'fixed sum' for the provision of Security Officers. The Contractor will provide Security Officers at the site, on a shift basis, to provide basic access control: - Weekdays: One officer on a 24-hour shift - Rear Security Entrance One officer working a day shift, 0800 until 1700 - Front Reception Entry Point - Weekends & Public Holidays: 1 officer on a 24 hour shift (no day shift required) It is expected that the Security Officers will have written and conversational English language skills to deal with visitors. They will be expected to carry out security-related tasks, as specified by the Post Security Manager (PSM). On occasions, there will be a requirement to provide additional security officers, this will be requested by the PSM with a least 72 hours' notice, which will be billed at the applicable hourly rate. 2. Open-OJEU tendering process is recommended to ensure value for money. Jaggaer will be used as e-tendering tool, to insure transparency requirement and provide an audit trail. Should potential suppliers express concerns of using e-tendering tool, Hub is happy to hold a boot camp and educate potential suppliers of Jaggaer functionality and technical features, as well as on tender process in general.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-240e62d0-a807-4e95-b4fb-486dbb04c9c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02344a53-ee2f-48f3-a251-ff118fd925bf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erika.benertaite@fcdo.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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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