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Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Helsinki, Finland

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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03 Apr 2017 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland, managed by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. The contract was awarded on 3rd March 2017, following an open procedure tender that closed on 15th February 2017. The total value of the contract is approximately £779,891, and it is set to run from 3rd April 2017 until 31st March 2020. This contract falls under the security services category and involves delivery across various locations, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for security service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operational footprint. Businesses specialising in security services may find this contract a suitable avenue for growth, particularly those with a proven track record in providing high-quality guarding services to international clients or diplomatic entities. Engaging with such contracts can enhance a company's reputation and open doors to similar lucrative public procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Helsinki, Finland

Notice Description

Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Helsinki, Finland Additional information: Contract values are approx sterling equivalents. Contract is denominated in EURuros.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2e0f923-e549-4c8a-878c-e30c7d3e7ff2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b50bbd-d4a3-406c-b0f7-f307407fcacc
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£779,891 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£779,891 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 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 OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tony.mesarowicz@fco.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

AVARN SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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