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Provision of Guarding Services to the British High Commission Accra

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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17 Feb 2025 at 08:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the provision of guarding services to the British High Commission in Accra. This contract, fitting within the security services industry category, is based in Accra, Ghana. The procurement method used was an open procedure, categorized as below threshold, with the tender process concluding on 4 September 2024 and the contract awarded on 18 September 2024. The contract period spans from 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2027, with a total contract value of £652,544 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the security services sector to grow by providing critical services to a significant diplomatic institution. Large-scale security firms, particularly those experienced in providing guarding services for high-profile clients, will find this contract highly suitable due to its size and scope. Businesses capable of meeting the unique security needs of an overseas diplomatic mission could benefit significantly from such a prestigious contract, enhancing their reputation and opening doors for further international assignments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Guarding Services to the British High Commission Accra

Notice Description

Provision of Guarding Services to the British High Commission Accra

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fca13d3-5451-4c7a-a491-0568a9d1d887
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14964faa-122a-446b-8e3d-995dafe6062c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£652,544 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 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 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
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

G4S SECURITY SERVICES GHANA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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