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COM/7535/2022 - Security Guarding Services for El Salvador

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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31 May 2022 at 20:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, which is based in London, England. The contract titled "COM/7535/2022 - Security Guarding Services for El Salvador" seeks to provide security services for the British Embassy in El Salvador. This contract is classified under the "Guard services" category and has a total value of £115,409. It commenced on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025, with two potential extensions of one year each. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure due to its value exceeding the threshold, and it has now reached the award stage as of 30th May 2022.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the security services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide similar services. Companies specialising in providing security personnel, particularly those with experience operating internationally or in embassy environments, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts of this nature. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to establish valuable relationships with government entities and expand their operational reach.

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Notice Title

COM/7535/2022 - Security Guarding Services for El Salvador

Notice Description

Security guarding services for the British Embassy in El Salvador. This is a 3-year contract with two options to extend up to 1 year each (3+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be631f78-d675-4a77-871a-4875e993745c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80320a83-543d-46dd-b52e-627ca94411bd
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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,409 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,409 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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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 EL SALVADOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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