Award

Security Guarding Services for FCO and PAGs - United Arab Emirates

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2019 at 16:56

Award Notice
Tender

23 Apr 2018 at 14:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for the provision of Security Guarding Services for its operations in the United Arab Emirates. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £535,227.07. The tender was published on 23 April 2018, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2019, lasting until 31 March 2022. Bidders had to submit their responses via the FCO's eProcurement Portal, BRAVOSolution, by the previous deadline of 21 May 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the security services industry to engage with a governmental body, enhancing their portfolio and gaining valuable experience in international settings. Firms that specialise in security services, particularly those with experience in high-stakes environments and the capability to provide comprehensive guarding services, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, as they can benefit from the government's initiative to support diverse suppliers in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Guarding Services for FCO and PAGs - United Arab Emirates

Notice Description

Our objective is to ensure the safety and security of HMG and other personnel who come under FCO duty of care in United Arab Emirates. The successful contractor will provide Security Guarding Services for the FCO and PAGs operating in our Embassies in United Arab Emirates. We seek an experienced, capable and professional supplier to support the Authority in delivering its duty of care in a complex environment. All Tender documentation is to be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project_1632 or itt_2196. Your ITT response must be submitted electronically through the BRAVOSolution eProcurement Portal by 12:00 GMT on Monday 21 May 2018. ITT responses not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5bb703b-7215-4a6e-80ac-3e8ae529c38f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90fdca35-df0a-4e28-a498-949543fabe27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£535,227 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSGUARD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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