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title: "THE PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES IN AFGHANISTAN"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1dc2d4ec-3598-44c2-b716-edca00141764"
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# THE PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES IN AFGHANISTAN

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dc2d4ec-3598-44c2-b716-edca00141764

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking to provide security services in Afghanistan under a contract awarded on 23 March 2020. The contract, valued at £64,946,680, is set for an initial term of three years, starting on 1 July 2020, and can be extended for two optional periods of 24 months each, with a potential end date of 30 June 2027. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically security services, and was conducted via a selective procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 26 September 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of operating in challenging environments such as Afghanistan. Companies with experience in international security, risk management, or protective services will find this procurement process well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging with this contract can not only enhance a firm's portfolio but also foster growth through long-term collaboration with a key governmental body.

## Notice

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FOR THE PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES IN AFGHANISTAN The Contract Duration is: 3 years plus 2 plus 2 (i.e. 2 x 24 month optional extensions) Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3-year period, commencing 01/07/2020 and ending 30/06/2023. There are two 24 x month optional extensions available and therefore the maximum contract expiry date is 30/06/2027. The value of contract (initial term, not including two optional 12 month extensions) is PS64,946,680.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e357f108-8202-4739-975b-8679dc828da4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,946,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,946,680 |
| 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 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 (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 5 May 2020 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e357f108-8202-4739-975b-8679dc828da4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e357f108-8202-4739-975b-8679dc828da4
  5th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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