Tender

Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Helsinki, Finland

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

10 Jan 2017 at 18:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking tenders for Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. This procurement, classified under security services, is currently in the Tender stage. Interested providers must submit their bids electronically via the FCO's eProcurement Portal, BRAVOSolution, by 14:00 UK time (GMT) / 16:00 Finnish time on 15 February 2017. The total contract value is £320,000, with the contract period commencing on 3 April 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security services. Companies with experience in providing security guarding solutions, particularly in diplomatic or embassy contexts, would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of bidders to participate, potentially enhancing competition and fostering innovation in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Helsinki, Finland

Notice Description

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office, acting as part of the Crown, invites tenders from suitably qualified providers for the provision of Security Guarding services to the British Embassy Helsinki Finland. All Tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project 1096 / ITT 1499. Your Tender must be submitted electronically through the BRAVOSolution eProcurement Portal by 14:00 UK time (GMT) / 16:00 Finnish time on Wednesday 15 February 2017. Tenders not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered. Additional information: (requires registration), then navigate to Project 1096 / ITT 1499. Your Tender must be submitted electronically through the BRAVOSolution eProcurement Portal by 14:00 UK time (GMT) / 16:00 Finnish time on Wednesday 15 February 2017. Tenders not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ef0fc7d-d796-4868-ab97-96e1c9cb75f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc634db-c10b-44c4-a8bc-b27c7bb034c4
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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