Tender

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Belgrade

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 13:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is inviting tenders for Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia. This procurement process falls under the industry category of guard services, with a focus on delivering 24-hour security services in Belgrade. The process is currently in the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their responses via the FCDO e-sourcing portal by 30th April 2026. The contract period is set from 16th June 2026 to 15th June 2027, with the possibility of four optional one-year extensions. The procurement method specified is open competition, and the contract is valued at £310,000 GBP excluding VAT, with allocations for additional funding if necessary.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in security services within the international arena. The emphasis on quality over price (60% to 40%) in the award criteria suggests that security firms with a strong reputation for reliability and high standards would be favourably positioned to compete. This opportunity will not only provide businesses with an avenue to operate in Serbia under a central government contract but also enables them to establish long-term relationships potentially leading to future contract renewals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Belgrade

Notice Description

The Contractor will provide a security service on a 24-hour basis throughout the contract period in Belgrade, Serbia. The contract country is the Republic of Serbia.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068446
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034728-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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