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The Provision of Close Protection Security Services to the British Embassy Mogadishu and the British Office Hargeisa

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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13 Sep 2024 at 11:53

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Tender

14 Nov 2023 at 06:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking to procure mobile close protection security guarding services for the British Embassy in Mogadishu and the British Office in Hargeisa. This tender falls under the services category, specifically security and guard services (CPV code 79710000). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is being conducted as a restricted procedure, open only to selected suppliers. Key dates include a tender end date on 18th December 2023 at 17:00 GMT. The contract period is set to start on 1st August 2024 and end on 31st July 2027, with a potential extension up to two additional years. The procurement is covered by the GPA (Government Procurement Agreement).

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to expand their operations and clientele. Given the substantial contract value of £14,000,000 GBP, companies with expertise in international security services, particularly those experienced in high-risk environments, will find this tender advantageous for growth. The selected procurement method ensures that only qualified and capable firms will be invited to submit bids, promoting fair competition among proficient service providers. Businesses with robust technical and price competence, as demonstrated by FCDO's past selection criteria, stand a good chance of winning the contract and reinforcing their position in the security services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Close Protection Security Services to the British Embassy Mogadishu and the British Office Hargeisa

Notice Description

The Provision of Close Protection Security Services to the British Embassy Mogadishu and the British Office Hargeisa

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Close Protection Security Services to the British Embassy Mogadishu and the British Office Hargeisa

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a further two years in yearly increments; therefore, the maximum duration of the contract will be five (5) years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041806
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029368-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,569,453 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

GW Consulting (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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