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Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Sofia

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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24 Mar 2020 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking contractors for "Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Sofia". This procurement, classified under security services, involves providing security personnel to oversee the premises, monitor CCTV systems, and address ad-hoc security requests. The contract was awarded on 24 March 2020, with a total contract value of £1,042,962. The contract period commenced on 8 May 2020 and extends until 7 May 2023. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, suitable for larger organisations capable of meeting the requirements.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for service providers in the security sector, particularly those with experience in guarding and monitoring services. Companies adept at managing security for governmental or large-scale facilities will be well-positioned to compete. Interested suppliers should possess the capacity to deliver comprehensive security solutions, as well as the ability to respond swiftly to dynamic security needs at the British Embassy in Sofia, which could lead to further contracts in similar domains.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Sofia

Notice Description

The contractor is required to present security guards to secure the premises of all the sites required, monitor CCTV and security alarm systems and to cover all ad-hoc security related requests at the British Embassy Sofia.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27c53f92-2541-4b72-acbe-1dc59a2f4ec9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79290ab8-fd82-4e11-b173-f300e6b7a42e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£1,042,962 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,042,962 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2020 - 7 May 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

SOT - SIGNALNO-OHRANITELNA TEHNIKA EOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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