Award

Provision of armed mobile security and residential security team for the British Embassy in Tripoli

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

03 Oct 2024 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a contract award for the provision of armed mobile security and a residential security team for the British Embassy in Tripoli. The procurement, categorised under guard services (CPV code 79713000), utilised a restricted procedure above the threshold and was valued at £17,598,336. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2024 and will end on 31st August 2029. The procurement stage is currently "Award", indicating that the selection process has concluded. The procurement was conducted selectively, with the tender period ending on 18th March 2024. The awarded supplier is GW Consulting UK Ltd, a large-scale company based in London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those equipped to handle high-security environments like embassies in volatile regions. SME businesses were deemed suitable for this contract, although the successful bid came from a larger firm. Companies with expertise in providing robust security solutions and those looking to expand their footprint in international government contracts, especially in challenging locales, would find such opportunities beneficial for growth. This contract not only offers a long-term engagement but also the prestige of servicing a significant government body, potentially opening doors to further contracts within and beyond the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of armed mobile security and residential security team for the British Embassy in Tripoli

Notice Description

Contract Award - Provision of armed mobile security and residential security team for the British Embassy in Tripoli.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62fab9a9-30e8-4999-a52c-226d4d6a0868
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba120fed-38ee-4a7b-8063-97dcb1aab758
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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,598,336 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,598,336 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GW CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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