Award

EU_394 Security Service France, Paris

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 13:37

TenderUpdate

12 Sep 2025 at 07:06

TenderUpdate

11 Sep 2025 at 16:39

Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a reputable public authority operating under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process titled "EU_394 Security Service France, Paris". This competitive flexible procurement involved tendering for guard manning services at their premises located in the Invalides area of Paris, France. The contract was awarded to ACTOR SECURITE, a supplier based in France, on 12th November 2025 and is set to commence on 5th January 2026, running through to 4th January 2028, with potential renewals extending up to 2031. The procurement process was conducted openly, and it had received three bids, all qualifying as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Total contracted service value stands at GBP 536,179, exclusive of VAT, with a gross amount of GBP 643,415.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in security services within the Paris region. Ideal candidates would include SMEs capable of providing high-quality and reliable static security services, in line with British Council standards. The procurement was tailored to support SMEs, emphasising a balanced evaluation between cost (40% weight) and quality (60% weight) to ensure the highest standards of service are met. Businesses interested in engaging in future such procurement opportunities with notable organisations like the British Council will find beneficial insights from this completed award on methods and competitive positioning required for success in the public sector.

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Notice Title

EU_394 Security Service France, Paris

Notice Description

The British Council in France would like to tender for guard manning services for their premises in the Invalides area in Paris.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073193-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£431,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£431,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£536,179 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Additional Buyers

BRITISH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Nektaria Theodoropoulou
Contact Email
global.procurement@britishcouncil.org, nektaria.theodoropoulou@britishcouncil.gr
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTOR SECURITE

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