Planning

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is planning a procurement process for the provision of security guarding services to the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica. This planned procurement stage is focused on security and guard services, under industry category CPV 79713000 and 79710000. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date of 15 May 2026 and an anticipated contract period starting from 1 October 2026 to 1 October 2029, which may be extended until 1 October 2031. The contract value is set at GBP 4,500,000, and the procurement process is above threshold, open to small and medium enterprises, indicating inclusivity for a broad range of qualified firms.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in security services, particularly those based in or around Jamaica, as a local licence in Kingston is a requirement. It is ideally suited for companies with established capabilities in staffing, equipment provision, and specialised skills for guarding services. With a gross contract value of GBP 4,500,000 and a potential for contract renewal, interested businesses have an opportunity to expand their operations and establish a notable presence within the public-security sector. Companies confident in meeting the FCDO's needs will find this a promising opportunity for growth and collaboration with a reputable government entity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica. The British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica, requires the services of Security Guarding for its offices and Residential Compound. Bidders must be licensed in Kingston, Jamaica. To meet its requirement needs, the FCDO (Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office) relies on qualified providers, with the necessary staff, equipment, and skills to carry out the services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027309-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@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
Not specified

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

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