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Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Athens, Greece

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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15 Jul 2022 at 06:24

TenderUpdate

22 Apr 2022 at 07:32

Tender

18 Mar 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office as the buying organisation, inviting tenders for the "Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Athens, Greece." This contract falls within the services industry, specifically security services (CPV code 79710000). The tender was initiated under an open procurement method, with the submission deadline initially set for 26 April 2022, but later extended to 3 May 2022. The successful bid will provide security personnel for the Embassy and residence, with an emphasis on continuous and enhanced security measures.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, especially those capable of offering comprehensive, reliable, and scalable staffing solutions. Companies that can provide a mix of full-time guards, additional event-specific staffing, and on-site supervision are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses already experienced in dealing with government contracts and familiar with the standards expected by diplomatic entities will have a competitive advantage in this bidding process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Athens, Greece

Notice Description

The core contract is for 1 site (the Embassy and Residence compound). This is 1 guard position 24/7, 1 guard position 12/5 (0700hrs -1900hrs), and 1 guard position 7/5 (0745hrs - 1445hrs). Additional services is for 2-8 additional guards for Residence or off site functions (scale of event dependant), plus an on-site supervisor (paid for per event, ad hoc). Second additional service is for ad hoc additional guarding for contractor supervision or increased security posture.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Security guarding services to the British Embassy Athens.

Renewal: 2(1+1) years optional extensions possible subject to Contractor's performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0323ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019344-2022
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
£581,986 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20223 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
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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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEGA GUARD SERVICES

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