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Tender Cancellation - Provision of Ad Hoc Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Oslo

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Dec 2022 at 14:13

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16 Aug 2022 at 05:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a tender for the Provision of Ad Hoc Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Oslo. The procurement falls under the services category and aims to secure trained part-time security guards to enhance site access control and support Embassy security operations. The current contract ends on 28/02/2023. The tender process has been cancelled due to the decision to require more permanent security services in-house.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses experienced in security services to cater to the needs of the British Embassy Oslo. Companies offering part-time security guard services with English language proficiency are well-suited to compete in this tender. Although the current procurement process has been cancelled, potential contractors should monitor future opportunities for security service provision by the FCDO to pursue business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Tender Cancellation - Provision of Ad Hoc Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Oslo

Notice Description

The British Embassy Oslo was seeking suitably trained and experienced part time static security guards to control access and prevent unauthorised access to the site, and work alongside the Embassy in-house security team in order to cover for leave as well as occasionally provide extra support for large events and occasional evening events. Specific training and understanding of English is required. Current contract with incumbent provider ends on 28/02/2023. CANCELLED TENDER.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Embassy Oslo is seeking suitably trained and experienced part time static security guards to control access and prevent unauthorised access to the site, and work alongside the Embassy in-house security team in order to cover for leave as well as occasionally provide extra support for large events and occasional evening events. Specific training and understanding of English is required. Current contract with incumbent provider ends on 28/02/2023.

Renewal: Subject to contractor's performance, the contract could be extended for additional 2 (1+1) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035e9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034357-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Additional Buyers

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Contact Name
Erika Benertaite
Contact Email
erika.benertaite@fcdo.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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLN Northern Ireland

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

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