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Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Bucharest

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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14 Sep 2020 at 07:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking providers for the "Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Bucharest." This procurement falls under the security services industry and was conducted through an open procurement method, attracting a wide range of suppliers. The tender period concluded on 24th July 2020, following the award notice published on 14th September 2020. The contract is set to commence on 20th November 2020 and will extend until 19th November 2023, with a contract value of approximately £537,320.89.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the security services sector, encouraging competition from businesses that can provide effective guarding solutions. Companies with experience in international security operations, particularly in embassy or government settings, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as would those looking to expand their footprint in the European market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Bucharest

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Bucharest

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db0fde01-24ef-4243-9283-f38cd84e4c47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1054a57e-285c-4d9c-a53d-b7913486ac03
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£537,320 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2020 - 19 Nov 2023 2-3 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
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

GUARD ONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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