Award

Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Award

29 Jun 2020 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has awarded a contract for "Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine", classified under security services. The procurement process utilised an open method, and the contract is effective from 1st September 2020, extending until 31st August 2023. The total contract value is £291,689. The tender period concluded on 26th May 2020, and the award notice was published on 29th June 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those that are experienced in managing security for diplomatic entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, showcasing their capabilities in delivering robust security solutions and responsive services. Firms with expertise in monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, as well as providing on-site security personnel, would be particularly well-suited for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine

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 adhoc security related requests at the British Embassy Kyiv.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e841697-3a14-49c3-a31a-ea516b3e8dbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd184a2-29eb-480d-9aae-699b0ab050a3
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
£291,689 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£291,689 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 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
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

ARGUS (COMPANY WITH 100% FOREIGN CAPITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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