Award

Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Helsinki

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Tender

14 Oct 2021 at 21:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to award a contract for Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on security services, and is currently in the Award stage following the completion of the tender process. The tender was open until 22 November 2021, and AVARN Security Oy has been identified as the active supplier for this contract, which is valued at EUR 1,280,126.02 and was signed on 1 February 2022.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in international or embassy-related assignments. Companies that can demonstrate effective resource allocation, including the provision of trained security personnel capable of operating in both day and night shifts, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The tender also highlights the importance of adhering to strict security protocols and offers the possibility of contract renewal, making it an appealing prospect for established players in the security services industry.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Helsinki

Notice Description

Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Helsinki

Lot Information

Lot 1

Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Helsinki

Renewal: Optional extension for additional 2 years (1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ec15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002905-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,280,126 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erika.benertaite@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02070080932

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

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