Tender

Provision of Security Guarding Services for BE Dublin and HMA Residence

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

06 Jan 2020 at 07:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the provision of security guarding services for the British Embassy in Dublin and the HMA Residence. This procurement falls under the category of Guard Services (CPV code 79713000) and is conducted via an open procedure above threshold. The tender was published on 6th January 2020 and is set to close on 12th February 2020. The contract period will run from 6th April 2020 to 5th April 2023, with service delivery expected across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly for those with experience in providing unarmed security personnel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender framework actively supports their involvement. Companies that can offer trained and experienced personnel to control access at high-profile locations such as embassies will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services for BE Dublin and HMA Residence

Notice Description

The FCO is seeking a Contractor to provide security guarding services of unarmed guards, with relevant training and experience, to control access to the British Embassy Dublin and HMA Residence. Additional information: FULL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER DOCUMENTS ON THE FCO'S E-PROCUREMENT PORTAL, JAGGAER (formerly BravoSolution). Registration on the portal takes approximately 5 minutes and is free of charge. https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk Once registered, navigate to project 3867 / ITT 3511.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc4a9787-19e5-4cd0-8bf3-61d8798634a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b23a25-4d42-4519-a288-637920fb45c9
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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
6 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2020 - 5 Apr 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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