Planning

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Caracas

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 19:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is planning a tender for the provision of security guarding services at the British Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a structured market engagement approach having been completed as of 25th March 2026, indicating a mature and competitive market. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and run through to 30th September 2029, with a potential extension up to 30th September 2031. Classified under security services, this opportunity caters specifically to the defence and security sector. Interested parties should note the forthcoming communication on the tender, expected by 20th April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that meet suitability requirements. The FCDO’s engagement strategy promises fair competition among capable providers, making it an attractive prospect for firms looking to expand their operations internationally, specifically within Venezuela. Given the scale and potential extension of the contract, participating in this tender could help businesses establish a long-term presence in the region, enhance their service portfolio, and strengthen their reputation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Caracas

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, is seeking to award a contract for the provision of Security Guarding Services for the Official Residence and the British Embassy in Caracas.

Planning Information

We adopted a comprehensive and well‑balanced market engagement approach, combining the use of digital tools such as Copilot to support extensive market research with insights and recommendations from Post, based on their local market knowledge and feedback from other friendly and allied Embassies. This was further complemented by direct engagement, including reaching out to multiple service providers through phone calls. Overall, this structured engagement enabled us not only to establish strong initial contact and early relationships with potential suppliers, but also to identify a solid pool of capable and genuinely interested providers able to deliver the required services. This approach provided confidence that the market is both mature and competitive for this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067461
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027583-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£603,448 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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