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

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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24 Nov 2020 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for a training programme titled "Security Awareness in Fragile Environments (SAFE) & Close Protection (SAFE+)". This initiative falls under the industry category of safety training services, with a focus on delivering training to approximately 1,600 officials annually at high-threat postings overseas. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and the contract period will run from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2026. The tender was active until the deadline of 8 June 2020, and the service is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the training and safety sector, particularly those that specialise in security awareness training tailored to high-risk environments. Companies with expertise in developing and delivering safety training content, especially those that can cater to government requirements and have experience with residential training packages, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement to foster competition and innovation in training solutions.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e728c79-343a-45df-a58c-e6f6b4e1b6ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c609ba-65a7-4390-bbcd-ba194b787f8e
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
nadeem.ilyas@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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST OPTION SAFETY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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