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title: "The Provision of Close Protection Security Services to the British Embassy Mogadishu and the British Office Hargeisa"
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# The Provision of Close Protection Security Services to the British Embassy Mogadishu and the British Office Hargeisa

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d81f846-a310-4d7e-ba10-c4c4513034e3

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for the provision of Close Protection Security Services to the British Embassy Mogadishu and the British Office Hargeisa. The contract, classified under "guard services" (CPV 79713000) and valued at £14,569,453.14, was awarded through a restricted procedure to GW Consulting UK Ltd. The contract runs from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027, encompassing regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was at the award stage as of 31st August 2024, and key dates included the tender period ending on 11th April 2024 at 17:00 and the publication date on 13th September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those adept at providing international protection and security solutions. SMEs are considered suitable for this procurement, suggesting that smaller, agile firms with capacity to deliver comprehensive security services in diverse and challenging environments, might find this contract particularly advantageous. It offers a substantial contract value, steady work over a three-year period, and the prestige of working closely with a major government department.

## Notice

The Provision of Close Protection Security Services to the British Embassy Mogadishu and the British Office Hargeisa

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522d4761-55ef-4c4e-8ecd-d70ac03a678d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,569,453 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,569,453 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GW CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522d4761-55ef-4c4e-8ecd-d70ac03a678d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522d4761-55ef-4c4e-8ecd-d70ac03a678d
  13th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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