Tender

Security Guarding Services - British High Commission Bridgetown, Barbados

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

18 Feb 2019 at 10:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a tender for Security Guarding Services at the British High Commission in Bridgetown, Barbados. This procurement process is classified under the security services category and currently falls under the Tender stage. The tender period is set to close on 20 March 2019. Interested bidders should register for access to the detailed requirements on the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, where additional documentation will be available. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2019 and will last until 31 August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those that can meet rigorous local labour laws and provide well-trained personnel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method adopted is selective, which allows for a focused approach towards qualified contractors capable of delivering the necessary services to ensure the safety of BHC staff and assets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Guarding Services - British High Commission Bridgetown, Barbados

Notice Description

Full details on the requirements, including instructions for interested bidders are available via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk (requires registration) and navigate to Project_2127/ ITT_675. Bidders must first register in order to access the documentation. Registration is free of charge and takes approximately 5 minutes. Additional information: The British High Commission (BHC) in Kingston has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide local guarding services for the BHC compound and a roving patrol to visit residential diplomatic properties within Kingston. The Contractor shall provide the organisational structure, management and qualified staff at levels adequate to meet or exceed the requirement contained in the final Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation. The Contractor shall be required to provide services in a manner that prevent loss or injury to BHC staff and visitors, British dependants, property, assets; to prevent unauthorized access; and deter potential terrorist attacks. The Contractor shall be required to adhere to all local labour laws, including the direct employment of staff (not sub-contracting), payment of current minimum salary and mandatory statutory deductions for all employed personnel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98482eb6-922a-4670-87d5-9fb777c6a478
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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