Tender

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Brussels

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

25 Aug 2020 at 06:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently inviting tenders for the "Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Brussels." This procurement process falls under the services category and focuses on security services, particularly guard services. The tender period is active, with submissions closing on 1st October 2020. The contract duration is set to commence from 1st March 2021 and conclude on 29th February 2024. This is an open procurement method, which allows all interested parties to submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with capabilities in providing both unarmed and armed security personnel. Companies with relevant training and experience in security guarding would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The wide geographical scope, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe, further enhances the attractiveness of this opportunity for SMEs aiming to expand their operations in international security services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Brussels

Notice Description

Provision of security guarding services (unarmed security guards with relevant training and experience) to control access to the British Embassy Brussels and other 2 sites. The Contractor should also be able to provide armed guards (appropriately trained and licensed), when necessary and in compliance with local and international legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8c72b8-e5ee-46e8-b4a1-440a84d69d62
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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