Tender

Africa Hub - Eritrea, Asmara - Provision of Guarding Services

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

25 Nov 2021 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of guarding services at the Embassy compound and residential properties in Asmara, Eritrea. The tender, titled "Africa Hub - Eritrea, Asmara - Provision of Guarding Services," is classified under security services and has an estimated value of £600,000. The tender was published on 25th November 2021 and is now in the active stage, with applications closing on 17th December 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st February 2022 and run until 31st January 2025. This invitation follows an open procurement method, which means it is accessible to all interested parties.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with the capacity to provide reliable guarding services in international settings would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender not only enhances potential business growth through government contracts but also expands market presence in the sector of international security service provision.

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Notice Title

Africa Hub - Eritrea, Asmara - Provision of Guarding Services

Notice Description

Provision of guarding services at the Embassy compound and residential properties in Asmara, Eritrea. Additional information: To access the tender documents, please login or register to FCDO's e-sourcing portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk. If you have any technical issues with accessing the tender documents, please call e-sourcing helpdesk: +44 0203 868 2859.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abcce904-399b-45c0-9342-73e66437f916
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbe37de-4233-49a6-8048-51ab741d4ecb
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, 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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 3-4 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
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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