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Provision of Security Services at Umoja House, British High Commission Staff Residences, Dar es Salaam and the BHC Office, Dodoma, Tanzania

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking security services for the British High Commission Staff Residences in Dar es Salaam and the BHC Office in Dodoma, Tanzania. This procurement, valued at approximately £1,053,491 GBP, falls under the industry category of security services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with the deadline for submissions set for 28 May 2026 at 13:00 BST. Potential suppliers who have been shortlisted from Stage 1 of the competitive flexible procedure are invited to submit a tender that includes both technical and commercial responses. This procurement is governed by the Procurement Act 2023 and involves an award phase where submissions will be evaluated to identify the Most Advantageous Tender. The contracted services will commence on 1 November 2026 and are expected to continue for three years, with an option to renew based on satisfactory performance.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in security services with the capacity to operate internationally. Suppliers with a robust service delivery proposal, value for money solutions, and compliance with the technical and commercial evaluation criteria are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses experienced in providing services under similar contracts and capable of delivering consistent quality over an extended period are encouraged to compete. The competitive flexible procedure ensures fairness and transparency, offering the chance for shortlisted suppliers to showcase their capabilities and possibly secure a contractual opportunity with a major governmental department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Services at Umoja House, British High Commission Staff Residences, Dar es Salaam and the BHC Office, Dodoma, Tanzania

Notice Description

This procurement covers the provision of security services at Umoja House, the British High Commission (BHC) Staff Residences in Dar es Salaam, and the BHC Office in Dodoma, Tanzania. The services will be required for a period of 3 years with an option to renew for 12 + 12 months subject to satisfactory performance of the service provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to renew for 12 + 12 months subject to satisfactory performance of the service provider.

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance of the service provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068aa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037559-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£1,053,491 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,053,491 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-01

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
Postcode Area
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

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