Tender

SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH COUNCIL INDIA (BCD, BCE & BCMS) & BANGLADESH (BC & BCSBL)

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Feb 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has issued an active tender for "SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH COUNCIL INDIA (BCD, BCE & BCMS) & BANGLADESH (BC & BCSBL)", covering security services under CPV classification 79710000. The procurement, which is in the Tender stage, seeks to secure services for five British Council entities across India and Bangladesh divided into two lots, one for each country. Contracts will be awarded for a duration of four years, with a potential one-year extension. Key deadlines include the tender submission ending on 20th March 2025 by 12:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 1:00 PM. The procurement method applied is an open procedure with electronic submissions through the provided submission portal.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the security services industry to expand their operations into international markets, particularly in India and Bangladesh. Companies specialising in large-scale security services, with capabilities to meet rigorous technical criteria, will find this project particularly fitting. The long-term nature of the contract, along with potential extensions, provides a platform for sustained business growth, making it an ideal prospect for well-established security firms aiming for international engagement with reputable clients such as the British Council.

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Notice Title

SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH COUNCIL INDIA (BCD, BCE & BCMS) & BANGLADESH (BC & BCSBL)

Notice Description

ITT has leverage the security requirements for total five British Council entities spread in India and Bangladesh are participating in the ITT BCD India, BCE India, BCMS India, BC Bangladesh & BCSBL Bangladesh There are two lots one each for India and Bangladesh.Lot 1 comprise of INDIA (BCD, BCE & BCMS) & Lot 2 comprise of BANGLADESH (BC & BCSBL) Contract/s will be awarded for 4 years with possibility of 1-year extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ITT has leverage the security requirements for total five British Council entities spread in India and Bangladesh are participating in the ITT BCD India, BCE India, BCMS India, BC Bangladesh & BCSBL Bangladesh There are two lots one each for India and Bangladesh.Lot 1 comprise of INDIA (BCD, BCE & BCMS) & Lot 2 comprise of BANGLADESH (BC & BCSBL) Contract will be awarded for 4 years with possibility of 1-year extension.

Renewal: Contract can be extended by 12 months on mutual agreement of both parties

Lot 2

ITT has leverage the security requirements for total five British Council entities spread in India and Bangladesh are participating in the ITT BCD India, BCE India, BCMS India, BC Bangladesh & BCSBL Bangladesh There are two lots one each for India and Bangladesh.Lot 1 comprise of INDIA (BCD, BCE & BCMS) & Lot 2 comprise of BANGLADESH (BC & BCSBL) Contract will be awarded for 4 years with possibility of 1-year extension.

Renewal: Contract can be extended by 12 months on mutual agreement between both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e26a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005270-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rajiv.gupta1@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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