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Security Provision of Ad-hoc Security Guarding Services BE Copenhagen

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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21 Jan 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), based in London, England, has completed the tender process for the provision of ad-hoc security guarding services to cover absences and events in Copenhagen, under the title "Security Provision of Ad-hoc Security Guarding Services BE Copenhagen". This procurement falls under the industry category of security services (CPV code 79710000). The contract, awarded through an open procedure, spans from 15 February 2025 to 14 February 2028. The award stage was concluded on 19 December 2024 with the publication of the award notice on 21 January 2025. The procurement is intended for services across multiple locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The open procedure indicates an inclusive procurement process, allowing a broader range of businesses to participate. Companies with expertise in providing flexible and responsive security services for events and temporary cover would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The contracting authority, FCDO, valued the contract at GBP 192,568.74 and awarded it to CNS Security, a large-scale security services provider in Denmark, indicating a favourable environment for cross-border business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Security Provision of Ad-hoc Security Guarding Services BE Copenhagen

Notice Description

Ad-hoc security guarding services to cover absences of CBS guards and additional services for events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4e6cf98-4463-42c5-8fa4-d0e55f2a0c4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6bfbd06-7a79-41b6-bcb0-ca257509c715
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 (below 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
£192,568 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2028 2-3 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
Samanta Pukiene
Contact Email
samanta.pukiene@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

CNS SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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