Tender

Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Rabat

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

19 Aug 2019 at 06:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently engaged in a tender process for "Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Rabat." This initiative falls under the security services industry category, with specific requirements for guarding residential and non-residential properties located in Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech. The tender is being conducted as an open procedure that is below the threshold level, and the period for submissions ends on 16th September 2019. The resulting contract is set to commence on 1st November 2019 and will remain effective until 31st October 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering security services. Businesses experienced in providing comprehensive security solutions in foreign embassy environments or those familiar with the regions specified—Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech—would be well-suited to compete. With the potential for ongoing contracts through the duration of the agreement, participation in this tender could lead to further opportunities within public sector security services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Rabat

Notice Description

The Authority is looking for a supplier who can provide security guarding services for Residential and non-residential properties covering Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7600ae55-2e3f-4384-bd0e-5daa10efbfd7
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 (below 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
19 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
carlos.mejias@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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