Award

Tripoli Security Guarding

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2019 at 15:28

Award Notice
Tender

31 May 2018 at 11:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) conducted a tender titled "Tripoli Security Guarding" aimed at ensuring the safety and security of HMG and other personnel in Tripoli. The procurement process is at the Award stage, following the active tender that closed on 4 July 2018. The contract, valued at approximately £9,486,696, has a duration from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022, focusing on security services within the United Kingdom. Companies were invited to submit their responses via the FCO's eProcurement Portal, BRAVOSolution, with the necessary documentation available online.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly for experienced contractors who can navigate complex environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method utilised is selective, allowing for a restricted number of suppliers. Engaging in this contract can help businesses expand their portfolio within governmental operations and enhance their reputation by delivering crucial services for high-profile clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tripoli Security Guarding

Notice Description

Our objective is to ensure the safety and security of HMG and other personnel who come under FCO duty of care in Tripoli. The successful contractor will provide Security Guarding for the FCO and PAGs operating on our platforms in Tripoli. We seek an experienced, capable and professional supplier to support the Authority in delivering its duty of care in a complex environment All Tender documentation is to be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project 1732/ PQQ_578. Your PQQ response must be submitted electronically through the BRAVOSolution eProcurement Portal by 12:00 GMT 4 July 2018. PQQ responses not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27954621-9402-4d5a-814d-af1b3d99ea31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345f9b93-ac2e-4eb1-a33b-a841bcb4e589
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME
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
£9,486,696 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,486,696 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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 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
TLI London
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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