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CPG/11554/2024 - Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama.

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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03 Jul 2025 at 21:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for security guarding services at the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama, under the title "CPG/11554/2024 - Security Guarding Services". This tender falls under the "Security services" industry category and was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been awarded to SEPROSA, S.A. - Seguridad Permanente y Protección on 15 May 2025. The contract period started on 1 June 2025 and will continue until 31 May 2028, with a total contract value of £282,674.05. The procurement is suited for small and medium enterprises, detailed within the service sector's main procurement category, with opportunities for businesses located in the United Kingdom and internationally.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of security services to expand their client base and enhance their reputation by engaging with a prominent government entity. Companies that specialise in security solutions, particularly those possessing the capability and experience of managing diplomatic premises, would find this contract beneficial to pursue. The open procurement method underscores the inclusivity of the tender process, encouraging participation from a wide range of qualified suppliers, particularly those from small and medium-sized enterprises. This approach fosters a competitive environment that can lead to innovative and cost-effective security solutions for the diplomatic facilities.

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Notice Title

CPG/11554/2024 - Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama.

Notice Description

CPG/11554/2024 - Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbb5f76e-77aa-45fd-bf4d-8dc34f4c50cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e11235f-5255-4318-8617-d58cc98fa4e0
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
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
£282,674 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£282,674 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

SEPROSA, S.A. - SEGURIDAD PERMANENTE Y PROTECCIÓN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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