Award

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Montevideo

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Award

22 Oct 2019 at 18:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking to provide Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy located in Montevideo. This procurement process, classified under security services (CPV code 79710000), is currently in the Award stage following a completed tender process. The initial tender period concluded on 18 February 2019, with the contract period set to commence on 25 March 2019 and end on 25 March 2021. The total contract value is approximately £497,000, awarded to G4S Secure Solutions (Uruguay) SA, with the official award notice published on 22 October 2019.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing high-quality security personnel and services are particularly encouraged to participate in similar future tenders. The multinational nature of this contract also suggests potential for growth for firms looking to expand their international operations, especially in the context of government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Montevideo

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the Embassy in Montevideo. 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_2063/itt_2786.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac6a08b9-ee33-4142-8f0f-8430e9cb26f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bf4c5f5-2e5c-438c-abac-743cfa2bcc15
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, VCSE
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
£497,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£426,383 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 2-3 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (URUGUAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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