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title: "Contract Award - The Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Sofia"
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# Contract Award - The Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Sofia

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22a085ee-b517-4bab-8ee0-99db5f20477e

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the provision of security guarding services to the British Embassy in Sofia. The contract, classified under the "Guard services" category, is valued at £2,400,000 and follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 31 May 2024 and the start of the contract period on 1 October 2024, which will run until 30 September 2029. The buyer is located at King Charles Street, London, while the supplier, Force Delta OOD, is based in Sofia, Bulgaria, demonstrating a broad geographical interest that spans from the United Kingdom to various global territories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies offering security services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability requirements. Businesses well-suited to compete for such contracts include those with specific expertise in international security services, capabilities to handle diplomatic and governmental environments, and the ability to manage long-term and financially substantial commitments. The substantial contract value and the extensive duration also provide a stable revenue stream and opportunities for expanding operations within the industry.

## Notice

Contract Awarded - The Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Sofia.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eccf817-f8dd-442e-b46a-cda6275dc1be |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,400,000 |
| 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 | FORCE DELTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eccf817-f8dd-442e-b46a-cda6275dc1be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eccf817-f8dd-442e-b46a-cda6275dc1be
  3rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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