Tender

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Paris

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

07 Jul 2023 at 08:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a tender process for the provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Paris. This contract falls under the services category with a procurement method of open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is 16th August 2023, and the contract period is set to start on 1st January 2024, lasting until 31st December 2026. The buying organisation is based in London, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for security service providers looking to expand their business in the embassy security sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing security services and the capacity to support events and ad hoc requirements across France are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract duration and the prestigious nature of providing services to the British Embassy in Paris make it an attractive opportunity for eligible businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Paris

Notice Description

The Contractor will provide security services for the British Embassy in Paris (1 x 0800 -1800hrs shift (Embassy lunch break from 1200-1300hrs) and for the British Consulate in Paris (1 x 0900 -17:30hrs shift (Consulate lunch break from 1300-1400hrs) over a 5-day week (plus extra hours for evening receptions) throughout the contract period in order to prevent unauthorised access to the premises. The Contractor is required to have a capacity to provide guards for events and other ad hoc requirements across France.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75b0d9b4-b3d3-400e-aaca-5673ff575fb4
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
7 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 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
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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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