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Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Victoria

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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14 Apr 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), based in London, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of security guarding services at the British High Commission in Victoria, Seychelles. Classified under security services (CPV code 79710000), this contract falls under the services category and is part of a 3-year project. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has reached the contract award stage. The awarded contract, worth £231,357.34, was signed on 28th February 2025, with Pilgrims Security Ltd selected as the contractor.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in handling high-profile public institutions. The awarded contract demonstrates a robust market for security services in international locations and highlights the importance of competitive pricing, as the bids ranged from £231,357.34 to £251,357.34. Businesses with a strong track record in high-security environments and the ability to operate in diverse regions, including the Seychelles, would have been well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Victoria

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Victoria for a Period of 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Victoria

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05024b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014886-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£231,357 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months 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
Fulufhelo Ratshionya
Contact Email
fulufhelo.ratshionya@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PILGRIMS SECURITY

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