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The Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Nigeria

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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06 Feb 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for the provision of security guarding services to Garda World Consulting Nigeria Limited. The services will cover various locations in Nigeria, including Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Maiduguri. This contract includes static guarding, operations room support, quick reaction force, and panic alarm monitoring. The procurement process utilised a restricted procedure above the threshold, classified under the industry category of Security Services (CPV code 79710000). The tender process concluded with an award date of 12th December 2024, and the contract period is set from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2028, with a total value of GBP 5,513,698.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive security solutions across multiple locations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in static guarding, operations room support, or rapid response teams could find this contract advantageous for business growth. The procurement's selective nature ensures that only qualified companies with the appropriate capabilities can compete, fostering a competitive environment for high-quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Nigeria

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guarding Services in Nigeria (Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Maiduguri), covering the following: Static Guarding, Operations Room Support, Quick Reaction Force, and Panic Alarm monitoring.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f68efaf5-5440-4799-ad5a-8940c151abac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5191ffad-d045-4dd1-920d-2e645dc75de9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£5,513,698 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,513,698 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARDA WORLD CONSULTING NIGERIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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