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Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Rome

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 08:31

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) recently concluded a procurement process for "Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Rome." This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically security services, and involved the delivery of services in Italy. The contract, which was awarded to ICTS ITALIA S.r.l., a large supplier headquartered in Rome, is valued at GBP 4,127,290. The procurement utilised an open and competitive flexible procedure. The award was issued on 8th January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2029, with an option for two 12-month extensions. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 19th January 2026 and a milestone due for signature by 30th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in security services, particularly those capable of providing trained and experienced unarmed guards. While ICTS ITALIA S.r.l. was successful in this instance, the procurement process attracted three final stage bids, highlighting competitive interest. The potential for a contract renewal and extensions further enriches business prospects. The nature of the contract could suit medium to large-scale security firms familiar with embassy security contexts and possessing the necessary operational scale to undertake such international commitments. Companies looking to engage with similar opportunities should ensure registration on the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, and prepare to address the technical and commercial assessment criteria for future tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Rome

Notice Description

The provision of a security service of unarmed guards, with relevant training and experience, to control access to the British Embassy, Rome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001260-2026
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
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
£3,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,950,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,127,290 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICTS ITALIA

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