Award

Provision of Security Services for British Embassy Tripoli

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 06:36

Award Notice
Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 01:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of security services at the British Embassy in Tripoli has progressed to the award stage. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this contract, which falls under the security services industry category. The process, initiated on 16 January 2025 and valued at GBP 508,813.76, followed an open procedure above the threshold. The active award was made to Septimius Security LLC on 29 July 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1 September 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2027. The procurement process supports SMEs as suitable participants, whereas VCSE entities were not indicated as suitable.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in security and guard services to establish or expand their presence in the international arena, particularly in regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Businesses with a robust capability to deliver large-scale security solutions are well-positioned to thrive in this environment. The open procurement method facilitates competitive participation, providing an avenue for business growth through involvement in governmental contracts that bolster credibility and operational scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Services for British Embassy Tripoli

Notice Description

Provision of Security Services for British Embassy Tripoli.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cffdd832-60e8-4a02-bfeb-7e0c1363bca9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db52f82b-df42-43ab-93d2-29bc0e1e9bf2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£508,813 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£508,813 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Contact Email
mnlprocurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEPTIMIUS SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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