Planning

ESFM: Security - Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Mexico City

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

01 Jun 2026 at 22:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), located in London, is in the planning stage of procuring Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Mexico City and the Consulate in Cancun. This service aims to ensure the safety and security of embassy personnel and premises through a managed service in compliance with FCDO standards. The procurement process, initiated through a Request for Information, has already generated significant market interest. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 1st June 2026, with further communication expected by 6th August 2026. The contract period is set from 4th January 2027 to 3rd January 2030, with potential renewal options extending to 3rd January 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those experienced in security guarding, incident response, and access management. The contract, valued at £1,382,034.48, necessitates the provision of trained security personnel and comprehensive site security operations. Smaller enterprises within the security industry may find this tender especially attractive, as the procurement process encourages SME participation. Companies capable of meeting rigorous international standards and equipped to operate in Mexico will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESFM: Security - Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Mexico City

Notice Description

This procurement process will establish a new contract for the provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Mexico City and the Consulate in Cancun, replacing the current arrangement. The objective is to secure a reliable and high-quality managed service that ensures the safety and security of Embassy personnel, assets, and premises, in line with FCDO standards and local regulatory requirements. The contract will cover the provision of trained security personnel, access control, incident response, and general site security operations. The supplier will be responsible for the recruitment, management, and supervision of staff, ensuring consistent service delivery and compliance with all applicable standards.

Planning Information

A Request for Information (RFI) was issued via the Embassy’s LinkedIn platform to identify interested and capable suppliers, which generated strong engagement and confirmed a healthy level of market interest

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aadc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051620-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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
£1,381,034 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 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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