Tender

Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Helsinki

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

14 Oct 2021 at 05:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is conducting a tender for Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. The procurement process is currently active and follows an open method, which allows any interested bidders to participate. The tender is set to close on 22 November 2021, and the contract period will commence on 1 April 2022, extending until 31 March 2025. Bidders should note that the primary industry category for this opportunity is security services, classified under CPV code 79710000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the security sector, particularly those equipped to provide full-time guarding services. Companies that cater to both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the specified requirement for two guards on day shifts and one during evenings, nights, and weekends. Engaging in this contract can help businesses expand their portfolios and foster relationships with government entities, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Helsinki

Notice Description

Provision of 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year security guarding at British Embassy Helsinki, Finland. One site guarding (both the Embassy and HMA residence (linked compounds approximately 0,8ha with shared access for pedestrians and independent for vehicles). The number of guards: 2 guards on day shift/ office hours; 1 guard on evening/night/weekend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64a8a553-b13b-43a9-8bf4-d71476cccdcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2984c8c0-feb7-4e79-9a9e-1f671bd3cfb8
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 (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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 AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erika.benertaite@fco.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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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