Award

Security Services France

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 12:28

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 sub-central government public authority, has conducted a tender process for security services in France. The procurement involves static guard manning for their premises in Paris, specifically in the Invalides area. The contract, which started on 5th January 2026, is set for an initial duration of two years with the possibility of three annual extensions, reaching up to 31st December 2030. The process was conducted under an open procurement method characterised by a competitive flexible procedure, targeting the services industry. The final contract was awarded to ACTOR SECURITE, a supplier based in Boulogne Billancourt, France, with the contract management beginning on 20th January 2026 and a gross value of £1,286,831.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those specializing in static and guard manning operations. The contract's flexible procurement procedures allow for competitive bidding, making it accessible to a variety of suppliers including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with expertise in fulfilling complex security requirements at sub-central government levels in urban settings like Paris will find it particularly advantageous. With a structured renewal process permitting additional extensions, firms can leverage long-term engagement, potentially improving financial stability and market presence in the international sphere.

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Notice Title

Security Services France

Notice Description

The British Council in France would like to tender for guard manning services for their premises in the Invalides area in Paris. We are looking for a single supplier to provide security static services for the British Council in France, in Paris locations. The duration of the contract will be for 2 years with a possibility of 3 annual extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017869-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£1,072,359 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Additional Buyers

BRITISH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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