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Security Guarding Services to British Embassy Dublin and HMA's Residence

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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25 Sep 2020 at 14:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking contractors for the provision of security guarding services at the British Embassy in Dublin and the Residence of the High Commissioner. The tender is classified under the CPV code 79713000, focusing on guard services. This procurement process, initiated on 25th September 2020, has been completed, with the award made on 25th May 2020. The contract commenced on 1st July 2020 and will end on 30th June 2023, with an estimated contract value of £640,300. The procurement method was open, following an open procedure due to exceeding the financial threshold, with the tender period closing on 12th February 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those that provide trained unarmed guards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible as the buyer is open to contracting with them. Firms looking to expand their client base in the public sector or those with previous experience working with governmental organisations, especially in the security domain, would be well-suited to compete for this contract and enhance their business growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Guarding Services to British Embassy Dublin and HMA's Residence

Notice Description

The FCO is seeking a Contractor to provide security guarding services of unarmed guards, with relevant training and experience, to control access to the British Embassy Dublin and HMA Residence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-554fd388-e950-4cbc-9aaa-3b8ca45cee50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f5db79-3d2e-4552-a98b-6cfde547bb33
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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,300 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
kishore.shingadia@fcdo.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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNERGY SECURITY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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