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Provision of Security Guarding Services and Rapid Response

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the provision of security guarding services and rapid response to G4S SECURITY SERVICES GHANA LIMITED. This procurement process falls under the industry category of security services (CPV code: 79710000) and covers delivery addresses in London, United Kingdom. This contract, which follows an open procedure method, began on 30th September 2024 and will run until 28th December 2027, with the tender end date set for 29th September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the security services industry, particularly those capable of providing robust guarding and rapid response solutions. Large-scale security firms that can demonstrate operational efficiency and readiness to address security needs will find this project advantageous. Furthermore, the substantial contract value of £692,678 underscores the potential for long-term business growth and stability for the successful provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services and Rapid Response

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guarding Services and Rapid Response for Maseru / Lesotho

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6443a8f-3c50-43f4-bb8f-354a5c364c98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d2ffe74-a9f2-49c0-a2eb-860fcff8fb19
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£730,703 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 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 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS LESOTHO (PTY

G4S SECURITY SERVICES GHANA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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