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CPG/3785/2020 Provision of Security Guarding Services in Buenos Aires, Argentina

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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AwardUpdate

11 Jun 2021 at 14:39

Award

19 May 2021 at 22:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, has issued a tender titled "CPG/3785/2020 Provision of Security Guarding Services in Buenos Aires, Argentina". This procurement, classified under "Security brokerage services", is currently at the Award stage. The contract, valued at £602,993, commenced on 1st May 2021 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2025. The bidding period ended on 5th March 2021, with proposals submitted for the provision of static security guarding services for the Embassy and Residence in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Interested suppliers were required to navigate the procurement portal for detailed documents and communications.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Companies that possess experience in providing security solutions, particularly in international contexts or diplomatic settings, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for ongoing security engagements over a multi-year period can lead to sustained business growth and partnerships within the Government sector.

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Notice Title

CPG/3785/2020 Provision of Security Guarding Services in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Notice Description

We are opening an oportunity to submit a tender to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office as represented by the British Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina to present proposal for the service of security static guarding for the Embassy and Residence located in Argentina. All tender documents will be published and all substantive communication between the authority and bidders will be conducted via the procurement portal, URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project _5613 or ITT _4153.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1067b0b-bfe4-4b71-b406-fdf6cf6b8fb6
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66131000 - Security brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£602,993 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£602,993 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2025 4-5 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
FCDO
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
16703377

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

PROSEGUR

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