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Purchase of Man Guarding Services and Cash collection for Qatar Office

British Council

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16 Jun 2026 at 11:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting an open tender for the "Purchase of Man Guarding Services and Cash Collection for Qatar Office," primarily focusing on the security services industry. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with the British Council acting as the buyer. The contract is valued at £483,529 and the submission deadline for bids is set for 17th July 2026. Interested suppliers can register electronically via the British Council MyProcurement portal. The enquiry period concludes on 30th June 2026, with the award expected to be finalised by 15th September 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services who are eager to expand their clientele in the Middle East, particularly within public sector contracts. Companies adept in providing man guarding and cash collection services, equipped with a robust methodology and a competitive pricing approach, will find this a fitting opportunity. With quality and commercial factors weighted at 60% and 40% respectively, businesses that prioritise social value and excellence in delivery will be well-positioned to compete. The contract allows for renewal based on satisfactory service delivery, promising potential long-term engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Man Guarding Services and Cash collection for Qatar Office

Notice Description

Provision of Man guarding and cash collection services for Qatar operations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056531-2026
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
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
£460,504 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£460,504 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2028 2-3 years
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
British Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

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