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Provision of Man Guarding Services - British Council Jordan

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2026 at 10:15

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority within the sub-central government in the United Kingdom, has concluded its procurement process for "Provision of Man Guarding Services - British Council Jordan". This contract was awarded using an open procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement process involved outsourcing security operations at its main premises in Jordan, a contract valued at GBP 269,608.25, with a gross total amounting to GBP 312,745.57. Safwa Security and Protection Company, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Amman, Jordan, was awarded the contract, which will commence on 12th April 2026 and potentially extend up to 2031 with options of two 12-month renewals. The procurement stage has now reached completion with the standstill period ending on 11th March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs with expertise in security services to partner with reputable international entities such as the British Council. Companies with experience in man guarding services, especially those familiar with the regulatory environment in Jordan, are well-suited to collaborate on similar projects. The procedural approach, featuring flexible stages and a focus on social value and quality, indicates that prospective bidders should be prepared to offer innovative and cost-effective solutions in an open, competitive environment. The requirement for previous experience and compliance with local licensing standards suggests that businesses seeking growth in the security sector could leverage such contracts to expand their footprint both locally and internationally.

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Notice Title

Provision of Man Guarding Services - British Council Jordan

Notice Description

The British Council Jordan is currently considering outsourcing its security operations, currently handled by its own staff. In this regard, British Council is looking to appoint a company capable of providing onsite professional and effective security services of man guarding, for its main premise in Jordan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 renewal options of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e757
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018260-2026
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
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
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£269,608 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2029 3-4 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
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

SAFWA SECURITY AND PROTECTION

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