Award

Security Guarding Service in BHC Kampala

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Security Guarding Service in BHC Kampala" has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to G4S Secure Solutions Uganda Limited by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This service falls under the security services industry category and pertains to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, with the contract period set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The tender's completion and awarding were published on 29th April 2025, following the tender period that concluded on 21st August 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in security services, especially those capable of handling large-scale projects across diverse international locations. Although G4S Secure Solutions Uganda Limited, a large enterprise, has been awarded the contract, the initial procurement emphasized relevance to small and medium-sized enterprises, potentially benefiting smaller companies in future related tenders. The contract's international scope necessitates robust logistical capabilities and flexibility, favoring businesses with existing operations in multiple regions or experience in international contracts.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Security Guarding Service in BHC Kampala

Notice Description

Security Guarding Service in BHC Kampala

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59b10693-5199-49a1-a204-bb1cc6654315
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc53ea3b-ae0f-4a7f-8488-f78abfaf7edf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
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
£2,840,054 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,840,054 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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 AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS UGANDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-59b10693-5199-49a1-a204-bb1cc6654315-2025-04-29T13:39:48+01:00",
    "date": "2025-04-29T13:39:48+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-59b10693-5199-49a1-a204-bb1cc6654315",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_420083/1475587",
        "title": "Security Guarding Service in BHC Kampala",
        "description": "Security Guarding Service in BHC Kampala",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79710000",
            "description": "Security services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 2840054.92,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-08-21T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-151067",
            "name": "Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "King Charles Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1A 2AH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "kathy.ponteen@fcdo.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-316081",
            "name": "G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS UGANDA LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS UGANDA LIMITED"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Kampala"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-151067",
        "name": "Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-59b10693-5199-49a1-a204-bb1cc6654315-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-02-13T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-04-29T13:39:48+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 2840054.92,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-316081",
                    "name": "G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS UGANDA LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc53ea3b-ae0f-4a7f-8488-f78abfaf7edf",
                    "datePublished": "2025-04-29T13:39:48+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}