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Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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01 Dec 2025 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Security Guarding Services at the British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon. This tender, classified under the security services category with CPV code 79710000, was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, allowing broad competition. The tender period concluded on 20th March 2025, with the contract awarded on 27th October 2025 to the supplier, Essoka, a large-scale organisation based in Yaoundé. The contract, valued at £510,916.62, spans from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, marking a significant commitment to enhancing security services at the location.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses focused on security services, particularly those capable of meeting the rigorous requirements of international diplomatic missions. While the contract has been awarded to Essoka, the successful procurement process demonstrates the potential for similar opportunities within governmental contracts for capable service providers in the security sector. Businesses with experience and resources suited to large-scale and international operations, even if not classified as SMEs or VCSEs, could find similar tenders an effective way to expand their portfolios and establish a presence in government contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdfff650-f1ca-4711-9f93-d51c7fc7a71f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803dbb58-9cf0-429f-b99c-18d87cebbab1
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
£510,916 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 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
1
Supplier Name

ESSOKA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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