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Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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01 Dec 2025 at 09:06

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Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 11:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In 2025, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office undertook a procurement process for the provision of security guarding services at the British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The contract was awarded through an open procurement method in accordance with CELEX legal basis 32014L0024. The process went through several stages, culminating with the contract being signed on 27th October 2025. The service falls under the CPV classification 79710000, indicating a focus on security services within the services industry category. This contract, with an active award status, was valued at £510,916.62 and granted to Essoka Security, a large-scale Cameroonian firm, enhancing security provisions for UK governmental operations overseas.

This tender presented a robust opportunity for businesses within the security services industry to expand their operations internationally, particularly those with capabilities for delivering high-quality services in challenging environments. Companies suited for this sort of engagement typically include those with a strong track record in providing reliable and professional security services. Participating in such contracts can lead to enhanced reputations, opportunities for future government contracts, and increased market penetration in regions like Cameroon.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde

Renewal: Additional year plus one.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0482ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078322-2025
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
£510,916 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
36

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

Essoka Security

Further Information

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