Tender

Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Kuwait

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

22 Aug 2019 at 07:26

Tender

22 Aug 2019 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a public procurement for Security Guarding Services intended for the British Embassy in Kuwait. This tender, published on 22nd August 2019, falls under the services category with a specific focus on security services (CPV Code: 79710000). The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate. Interested parties have until 23rd September 2019 to submit their proposals. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2020 and will run until 31st December 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Those capable of providing reliable and comprehensive security solutions for international settings would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance visibility and foster growth in the highly competitive security industry, especially for those aiming to expand their operations on a global scale.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Kuwait

Notice Description

Full details can be accessed via the eProcurement potal BRAVO (https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f371bc4-3500-4647-893c-a36de5376268
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2b807c-002c-4a43-b8a1-21d9c8aade26
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, VCSE
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
22 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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