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PROVISION OF SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY BAMAKO, MALI.

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is inviting tenders for the provision of security guarding services at the British Embassy in Bamako, Mali. This procurement falls under the "Security services" category and is classified under CPV code 79710000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 13th February 2026. The tender is conducted via an open procedure, allowing numerous businesses to participate. The contract, valued at GBP 387,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will potentially continue until 31st March 2030, subject to satisfactory performance. Interested parties must ensure submissions are completed electronically through the detailed submission method by the stipulated deadlines.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with capabilities in deploying unarmed security personnel with relevant training and experience. Companies with strong contract management, quality assurance, and customer relations strategies are well-suited to compete, given the award criteria's emphasis on these aspects, alongside quality and commercial pricing. The contract encompasses extensive service provision, including access control and comprehensive 24-hour security coverage, offering long-term engagement and potential for service expansion within the framework of the British Embassy's security needs.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY BAMAKO, MALI.

Notice Description

1. The Authority (British Embassy in Bamako) will pay the Service Provider an agreed fixed price for the provision of a specified number of unarmed staff, with relevant training and experience to control access to its estates and guard its sites 2. The Service Provider will provide a security service on a 24-hour basis, throughout the contract period. The staff deployed in this regard will also be expected to carry out other security-related services, as specified by the Authority's representatives. The Service Provider's contract manager will report to the Authority's representatives. 3. The Service Provider will provide evidence of all insurance policies to protect the Authority from any losses or liabilities attributable to the Service Provider's staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract will be extended for 1 tear subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011202-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£387,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£387,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Fulufhelo Ratshionya
Contact Email
fulufhelo.ratshionya@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+27659021258

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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