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

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 18:46

Planning

01 Jun 2026 at 22:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is in the tender stage for a contract titled "ESFM: Security - Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Mexico City," with a focus on the security services industry. The contract is valued at £1,602,000 and covers the British Embassy in Mexico City and the Consulate in Cancun, Mexico. The procurement process is being carried out through a competitive flexible procedure, starting with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) due by 2nd September 2026, leading to a formal tender stage. The opportunity falls under the defence and security special regime, aligning with FCDO's high standards and local regulations, with an anticipated contract start date of 4th January 2027, running through to 3rd January 2030, with potential for extension.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in providing high-calibre security services. Businesses capable of delivering trained security personnel, effective access control, and incident management will find this opportunity aligns well with their service offerings. Those with a strong track record in managing security operations and staff recruitment and supervision would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on both technical quality and price, companies excelling in these areas have a chance to secure a long-term contract with the UK government in a critical international setting.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract includes the option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aadc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070975-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£1,602,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,602,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-09-14

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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