Award

FCDO OVERSEAS MISSIONS GUARDING

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2024 at 13:43

TenderAmendment

16 Oct 2023 at 09:11

Tender

09 Oct 2023 at 05:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for the provision of security services for its overseas missions to Minimal Risk Consultancy Limited. The contract, titled "FCDO OVERSEAS MISSIONS GUARDING," falls under the security services industry category (CPV code 79710000) and involves various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions. This award, which was completed on 2nd September 2024, outlines a three-year initial contract period starting from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2027, with two optional one-year extensions. The total value of the contract, including extension options, amounts to £13,984,849.41. The procurement method used was the 'Other - Restricted - DSPCR' method, and the contract has been awarded following a competitive tender process.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to engage in a high-value, multi-year contract with a prestigious governmental body. Companies with capabilities in static and mobile guarding, emergency response, physical security checks, and operational support across diverse geographical locations will be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Large-scale security firms, particularly those with experience in serving governmental and diplomatic missions, are encouraged to consider such tender opportunities for substantial business growth and expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

FCDO OVERSEAS MISSIONS GUARDING

Notice Description

The Authority requires a Contractor to deliver the provision of security services in the countries listed in ANNEX A of the Statement of Requirements to ensure the safety and security of HMG and other personnel who come under Authority duty of care in-country. The Services provided by the Contractor shall include, but not be limited to static guarding, mobile guarding, mobile operations, emergency response, physical security checks, operational control, monitoring of security systems, operational support and management services as further detailed in the statement of requirements, together with any support incidental to such Services. Any changes to the scope of the Services, to the extent permitted by Law, shall be dealt with as a Variation and agreed in accordance with the terms of the contract. Additional information: The contract is for an initial 3 year period commencing 01/10/2024 and ending on 30/09/2027. The contract includes 2 optional 12 month optional extensions, therefore the maximum contract expiry date would be 30/09/2029. The total value of the contract including extensions options amounts to PS13,984,849.41

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112da79c-f5f1-4d69-917e-a8e784dc55fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted - DSPCR
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£13,984,849 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,984,849 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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
cpg.enquiries@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

MINIMAL RISK CONSULTANCY

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