Tender

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Athens, Greece

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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TenderAmendment

22 Apr 2022 at 06:56

Tender

18 Mar 2022 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Athens, Greece." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as security services (CPV code: 79710000). The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with submissions due by 26 April 2022. The contract is set to start on 1 November 2022 and will run until 31 October 2025, covering various security positions and additional ad hoc services as required. The delivery addresses for the services encompass multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can fulfil the specific guarding requirements outlined in the tender. Firms with capabilities to offer both continuous and supplementary security personnel, as well as event-based services, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to expand their operations and strengthen their foothold within international security markets.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Athens, Greece

Notice Description

The core contract is for 1 site (the Embassy and Residence compound). This is 1 guard position 24/7, 1 guard position 12/5 (0700hrs -1900hrs), and 1 guard position 7/5 (0745hrs - 1445hrs). Additional services is for 2-8 additional guards for Residence or off site functions (scale of event dependant), plus an on-site supervisor (paid for per event, ad hoc). Second additional service is for ad hoc additional guarding for contractor supervision or increased security posture.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f1ed25-ea16-4ea4-b531-6cd95b79346a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erika.benertaite@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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