Planning

Security Services British Embassy Amman

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 05:28

Planning

24 May 2025 at 15:19

PlanningUpdate

13 May 2025 at 08:50

Planning

09 May 2025 at 05:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has embarked on a public procurement process for security services needed at the British Embassy in Amman, Jordan. This procurement, initiated on 12 June 2025, is in the planning stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 30 July 2026. Classified under the industry category of public authority central government, this tender seeks service provision from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029, with potential extension options in 12-month increments up to 2031. The procurement method is open, utilising a competitive flexible procedure, with the tender valued at £2 million GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security and guard services. Firms with expertise in such services, especially those already familiar with working in Jordan, would be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, the procurement process has been designed with suitability for SMEs, making it accessible for smaller enterprises looking to expand their operations internationally or secure government contracts as part of their growth strategy.

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Notice Title

Security Services British Embassy Amman

Notice Description

Provision for security services for British Embassy Amman. This contract will have a start date of 1 May 2026 and end 30 April 2029 with potential for extension for another two years on 12 month increments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option 1 - 1 May 2029 - 30 April 2030 Option 2 - 1 May 2030 - 30 April 2031

Planning Information

Please send your expression of interest no later than 30 July 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031716-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Regional Procurement Hub
Contact Email
mnlprocurement@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+639178393095

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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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