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Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Quito, Ecuador

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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24 Aug 2023 at 18:54

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31 Aug 2022 at 19:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Quito, Ecuador. The contract, valued at £57,071 GBP, has a duration of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months each. The procurement method used was an RFQ process after an unsuccessful open tender. The contract period is set to start on August 1, 2023, and end on July 31, 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for security service providers to compete for a long-term contract with potential extensions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this tender particularly suited for their capabilities. Businesses interested in providing security services in various countries, including the UK, should consider exploring this opportunity with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Quito, Ecuador

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Quito, Ecuador has re-procured the provision of Security Guarding Services. Contract duration 3 years with 2 extensions available of 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bb95b05-c3fc-429f-b50b-621e4c829ad4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6060f98b-9015-47db-80de-04cf591cfba0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - offline RFQ after open tender process was unsuccessful
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£57,071 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£872,927 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
L
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
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

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