This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2022 at 09:57

Tender

16 Nov 2021 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office seeking security services for the British Embassy in Manama. The tender, titled "Security Services for British Embassy Manama," falls under the industry category of security services (CPV code: 79713000). The tendering process is currently complete, having ended on 15 December 2021, with the award published on 30 March 2022. The contract period for the awarded service spans from 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2025, with a total contract value of £1,141,266. The procurement method was an open procedure, enabling a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in security services, especially those based in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. As the procurement emphasises the inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this contract could be well-suited for smaller firms capable of delivering high-quality security solutions. Companies interested in providing these services should ensure they are registered on the FCDO's eProcurement Portal to stay informed about similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Security Services for British Embassy Manama

Notice Description

Security Services for British Embassy Manama

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f228d50e-0f7e-40a4-a06b-c6b9cc651174
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f15c41-de2c-483d-8e14-8cc2f8a72937
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,141,266 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,141,266 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
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

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS BAHRAIN WLL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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