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Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Helsinki

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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01 Feb 2022 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Helsinki. The tender was initiated on 1st February 2022, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2025. This open procedure, which was valued at £1,084,945, involved a comprehensive tender process with a submission deadline on 22nd November 2021, covering multiple delivery addresses including the UK and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the scale and international nature of the project, companies with experience in high-security environments and a proven track record in providing similar services will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this type of contract can facilitate growth and open new avenues for firms in the security sector, enhancing their reputation and portfolio within government contracts.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Helsinki

Notice Description

Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Helsinki

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a96c8d3c-ed8a-476f-a83f-e948fdf3b275
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8348b8f0-72b5-46a5-b29a-fb943dff8983
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,084,945 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,084,945 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
erika.benertaite@fcdo.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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVARN SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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