--- title: "Security Guarding Services to the Office of the Governor of Gibraltar" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-240e62d0-a807-4e95-b4fb-486dbb04c9c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-240e62d0-a807-4e95-b4fb-486dbb04c9c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-240e62d0-a807-4e95-b4fb-486dbb04c9c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-240e62d0-a807-4e95-b4fb-486dbb04c9c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2022-01-04" --- # Security Guarding Services to the Office of the Governor of Gibraltar Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-240e62d0-a807-4e95-b4fb-486dbb04c9c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-240e62d0-a807-4e95-b4fb-486dbb04c9c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-240e62d0-a807-4e95-b4fb-486dbb04c9c4.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking tenders for the provision of Security Guarding Services to the Office of the Governor of Gibraltar. This procurement falls within the security services industry and is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 8th February 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2022 and continue until 31st May 2025. An open procedure is being adopted to ensure transparency and value for money, facilitated through the Jaggaer e-tendering platform. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in security services, particularly those equipped with the capability to provide well-trained Security Officers fluent in English. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to expand their client base and enhance their market presence in a competitive industry. The prospective contractors will also benefit from training sessions on the e-tendering process to ensure they can navigate the submission effectively. ## Notice The Office of the Governor will pay the Contractor an agreed 'fixed sum' for the provision of Security Officers. The Contractor will provide Security Officers at the site, on a shift basis, to provide basic access control: - Weekdays: One officer on a 24-hour shift - Rear Security Entrance One officer working a day shift, 0800 until 1700 - Front Reception Entry Point - Weekends & Public Holidays: 1 officer on a 24 hour shift (no day shift required) It is expected that the Security Officers will have written and conversational English language skills to deal with visitors. They will be expected to carry out security-related tasks, as specified by the Post Security Manager (PSM). On occasions, there will be a requirement to provide additional security officers, this will be requested by the PSM with a least 72 hours' notice, which will be billed at the applicable hourly rate. 2. Open-OJEU tendering process is recommended to ensure value for money. Jaggaer will be used as e-tendering tool, to insure transparency requirement and provide an audit trail. Should potential suppliers express concerns of using e-tendering tool, Hub is happy to hold a boot camp and educate potential suppliers of Jaggaer functionality and technical features, as well as on tender process in general. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02344a53-ee2f-48f3-a251-ff118fd925bf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 4 Jan 2022 at 14:09 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02344a53-ee2f-48f3-a251-ff118fd925bf - 4 Jan 2022 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88368b2c-f4f0-4e6f-b20f-b66468b32d54 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02344a53-ee2f-48f3-a251-ff118fd925bf 4th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88368b2c-f4f0-4e6f-b20f-b66468b32d54 4th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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