Tender

Provision of Close Protection Service for the British Embassy in Guatemala

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

19 Jul 2017 at 15:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Close Protection Service for the British Embassy in Guatemala." This procurement falls under the security services category and is classified as an open procedure. The tender was published on 19th July 2017 and will remain open until 1st September 2017. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2017 and will run until 30th September 2020. Bidders are required to register on the FCO's e-Procurement Portal to access tender documentation and communicate with the authority.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the security services industry. Participating in this tender can provide businesses with valuable experience in international contracts, enhance their portfolio, and expand their operational capabilities. Companies that specialise in close protection and security management will find this procurement a fitting avenue for growth and collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Close Protection Service for the British Embassy in Guatemala

Notice Description

Provision of Close Protection Services for the Embassy in Guatemala. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_1321/itt_1827.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28fa631a-6500-4ff8-a1cb-83687cb615bb
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
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
19 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 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 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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