Award

374510.88

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2024 at 14:48

Tender

10 Aug 2024 at 06:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Budapest. This contract is in the services category under CPV classification 79710000: Security services. The procurement process utilized an open procedure, with the contract being awarded to Criterion on 19th November 2024 for a value of £374,510.88. The award marks the completion stage of the procurement process, with the original tender period ending on 6th September 2024, and the bidding process attracting a total of four bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in security services, particularly those capable of operating on an international scale and providing high-quality security solutions. Companies experienced in embassy or governmental security can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios, gaining increased recognition and credibility in the public sector. As the procurement method was open, it underscores the potential for businesses to compete fairly for substantial and prestigious contracts such as this, provided they meet the necessary criteria and standards set forth by the FCDO.

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Notice Title

374510.88

Notice Description

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Budapest

Lot Information

Lot 1

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Budapest

Renewal: 2 optional extensions (3+1+1 contract)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0489aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038930-2024
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
£374,510 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 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
egle.grazyte@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 20700809

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITERION

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