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Provision of Security Services for British High Commission Dar Es Salaam

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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06 Dec 2021 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Security Services for British High Commission Dar Es Salaam," classified under security services. This open tender process, conducted above the threshold, had a deadline for submissions on 23 March 2020. The contract was awarded to Ultimate Security Tanzania Ltd, with a total value of £853,999 and a contract duration from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2024, covering delivery addresses across British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, especially those with experience in international contracts and operations across multiple regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find a competitive edge, as this tender encourages their participation. Companies well-versed in maintaining security for diplomatic missions or similar institutions would be particularly well-suited to engage in future contracts stemming from this process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Services for British High Commission Dar Es Salaam

Notice Description

Provision of Security Services for British High Commission Dar Es Salaam

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad8486fe-648e-4455-b9f2-b3e899bb8971
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4d2d6ae-417b-4532-b1da-d135349f3ec7
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
£853,999 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£853,999 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 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
Ndumiso Mncube
Contact Email
ndumiso.mncube@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+27 (0) 12 421 7767

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

ULTIMATE SECURITY TANZANIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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