Tender

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy and Residence in Santiago, Chile

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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03 Oct 2019 at 16:38

Tender Notice
Tender

11 Apr 2019 at 23:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy and Residence in Santiago, Chile. The tender process is currently active and follows an open procurement method, allowing broad participation from suppliers. The tender period is set to conclude on 30th May 2019, with the contract expected to start on 1st August 2019 and run until 31st July 2022. This procurement falls under the security services industry, specifically guard services, and opportunities exist for suppliers addressing service delivery to various regions including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business operations in the security sector. Companies capable of providing comprehensive security solutions and maintaining high standards of service will be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this process could foster long-term partnerships with a reputable contracting authority while enhancing the bidder's profile within the security services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy and Residence in Santiago, Chile

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy and Ambassador Residence in Santiago, Chile. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_2420 / itt_2975

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3e1030d-4fc4-4db0-ab8e-5e14c8b14a68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c751ce-a84b-4f10-a0ae-f8d53249022c
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, VCSE
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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
FCO
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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