Tender

Security Awareness in Fragile Environments (SAFE) & Close Protection (SAFE+)

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

17 Feb 2020 at 19:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for a training programme titled "Security Awareness in Fragile Environments (SAFE) & Close Protection (SAFE+)". This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 19 March 2020. The contract relates to training programme services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The successful bidder will provide residential training to approximately 2,600 officials annually, with contracts expected to commence on 1 January 2021 and run until 31 December 2026. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure due to its value exceeding certain thresholds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the training and education sector, particularly those specialising in security and risk management training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in designing and delivering tailored training programmes, especially in high-threat environments, would be well-placed to compete. With the requirement for concurrent course delivery to meet demand, there is potential for collaborations or partnerships to effectively manage the training needs of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Awareness in Fragile Environments (SAFE) & Close Protection (SAFE+)

Notice Description

The FCO (the Authority) is seeking a training Provider to design and deliver a residential training package for its Security Awareness in Fragile Environments (SAFE) courses for staff being deployed to high threat Posts overseas; with an average of 1600 officials per annum participating in the former, and about 1000 on the latter. The provision of concurrent courses may be appropriate to cater for demand. Additional information: Full details on Jaggaer Advantage eprocurement portal. Navigate Project_4128 https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk All tender documentation is available via the FCO's e-tendering portal, Jaggaer Advantage: Access the internet and access https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk to register. Registration is free and required only once. Once registered navigate to project_4128 and select PQQ_900 to register an interest. You will then be able to view the PQQ documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63221571-32f5-4279-996a-b84794b77aaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e04a9c-8bac-4528-a279-4088ac758198
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 Over 5 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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