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Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Rome

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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28 Dec 2020 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Rome, Italy. This open tender procedure, classified under category 79710000 (Security services), was opened until 20th October 2020, with the awarded contract valued at approximately £1.53 million. The contract period commences on 1st April 2021 and runs until 31st March 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive solutions within diplomatic contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly relevant, as highlighted by the suitability designation. Companies experienced in providing security in international environments would be well-suited to compete in future tenders similar to this, fostering growth through engagement with government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Rome

Notice Description

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Rome, Italy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f7fb89d-a82c-4360-9a61-31e310c2b285
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c614a31a-f71b-4f62-9e32-6a80d22d98ba
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,532,965 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
erika.benertaite@fco.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICTS ITALIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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