Tender

SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH COUNCIL INDIA (BRITISH COUNCIL DIVISION, BC EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & BC MANAGEMENT SERVICES PVT. LTD.) & BANGLADESH (BRITISH COUNCIL & BC SERVICES BANGLADESH LIMITED)

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Feb 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is actively procuring security guarding services for its entities in India and Bangladesh. This tender, titled "Security Guarding Services for the British Council India (British Council Division, BC Education India Private Limited & BC Management Services Pvt. Ltd.) & Bangladesh (British Council & BC Services Bangladesh Limited)," falls under the security services category (CPV 79710000). The procurement is in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The total contract value is GBP 1,000,000, and it covers two lots—one for India and one for Bangladesh. The tender period concludes on 18th March 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 7th April 2025 for a duration of four years, with a possibility of a one-year extension. Interested suppliers should note that the British Council is based at 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, UK.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, especially those capable of operating across India and Bangladesh. Given its sizeable value and long-term nature, the contract can offer sustained revenue and stability. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the explicit suitability criteria. Businesses with a strong presence in both countries and experience in managing international contracts are well-positioned to benefit from this tender.

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Notice Title

SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH COUNCIL INDIA (BRITISH COUNCIL DIVISION, BC EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & BC MANAGEMENT SERVICES PVT. LTD.) & BANGLADESH (BRITISH COUNCIL & BC SERVICES BANGLADESH LIMITED)

Notice Description

ITT has leverage the security requirements for total five British Council entities spread in India and Bangladesh are participating in the ITT BCD India, BCE India, BCMS India, BC Bangladesh & BCSBL Bangladesh There are two lots one each for India and Bangladesh. Lot 1 comprise of INDIA (BCD, BCE & BCMS) & Lot 2 comprise of BANGLADESH (BC & BCSBL) Contract will be awarded for 4 years with possibility of 1-year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4050a0a-3c3c-4dd7-a796-03bdac873629
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2029 4-5 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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rajiv Gupta
Contact Email
rajiv.gupta1@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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