Award

Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Doha

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Oct 2021 at 09:08

Award Notice
Tender

17 Sep 2020 at 08:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office sought tenders for the provision of unarmed security guarding services for the British Embassy in Doha. This open tender, classified under the security services category, was published on 17 September 2020, with a tender period that closed on 19 October 2020. The total contract value was £1,242,369, with a contract period commencing on 1 January 2021 and set to conclude on 31 December 2023. The services were to be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those that are capable of providing high-quality unarmed guarding solutions. Companies with experience in international contracts and an understanding of diplomatic security requirements would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the tender appealing, given the nature of the services required and the potential for future contracts within similar government sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Doha

Notice Description

Provision of unarmed security guarding services for British Embassy Doha and residence compound.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37a113a9-eaa3-4a36-a061-257f1c538402
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456914f8-772a-4c9e-ba8b-9dbb391ab53a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£704,229 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£704,229 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 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
LONDOND
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

G4S QATAR W.L.L

Further Information

Notice Documents

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