Award

The Provision of Mobile Close Protection Service for BEM and BOH in Somalia

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2020 at 13:48

Tender

28 Jan 2019 at 15:08

Planning

21 Dec 2018 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for the Provision of Mobile Close Protection Service for the British Embassy in Mogadishu and the British Office in Hargeisa, Somalia. This tender is currently in the award stage, having been published on 28 January 2019, with a total contract value of £8,526,117. Applicants must have submitted their Pre-Qualification questionnaires by 22 February 2019. The services required fall under the security services category, and the delivery addresses span multiple locations including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The procurement uses a selective method, specifically the restricted procedure above threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the security services industry, particularly those with experience in providing mobile close protection and related security tasks. Firms that have capabilities in delivering armed protection officers or other security personnel for institutional clients will find this a suitable chance to expand their market reach. As the contract duration extends until July 2022, successful bidders can anticipate a long-term relationship with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office for continued service provision.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Mobile Close Protection Service for BEM and BOH in Somalia

Notice Description

The close protection service will complement the existing (separate) static guarding services currently being provided. This help to continue to deliver the safety and security of One HMG staff and others for whom the FCO accepts duty of care in Somalia (including Somaliland). The requirement is for a mobile close protection service providing armed protection officers for the British Embassy Mogadishu (BEM) and the British Office Hargeisa (BOH) to ensure business needs can be achieved in a safe and controlled environment for One HMG staff. The close protection officers will be expected to carry out other security related tasks as specified by the Overseas Security Manager. The contractor will be expected to provide a specific number of personnel across both sites on a 24/7 basis'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4364beeb-89ca-45ee-a5c1-e050e8e3265d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ab7162d-0585-4e16-9095-d32718e4d33c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£8,526,117 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,526,117 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
4 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 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 OFFICE
Contact Name
Ahmed Elgen
Contact Email
ahmed.elgen@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2PA
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

GW CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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