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title: "Provision of Guarding Services to the British High Commission Accra"
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# Provision of Guarding Services to the British High Commission Accra

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fca13d3-5451-4c7a-a491-0568a9d1d887

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the provision of guarding services to the British High Commission in Accra. This contract, fitting within the security services industry category, is based in Accra, Ghana. The procurement method used was an open procedure, categorized as below threshold, with the tender process concluding on 4 September 2024 and the contract awarded on 18 September 2024. The contract period spans from 30 September 2024 to 30 September 2027, with a total contract value of £652,544 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the security services sector to grow by providing critical services to a significant diplomatic institution. Large-scale security firms, particularly those experienced in providing guarding services for high-profile clients, will find this contract highly suitable due to its size and scope. Businesses capable of meeting the unique security needs of an overseas diplomatic mission could benefit significantly from such a prestigious contract, enhancing their reputation and opening doors for further international assignments.

## Notice

Provision of Guarding Services to the British High Commission Accra

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14964faa-122a-446b-8e3d-995dafe6062c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £652,544 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G4S SECURITY SERVICES GHANA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 08:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14964faa-122a-446b-8e3d-995dafe6062c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14964faa-122a-446b-8e3d-995dafe6062c
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

## Provenance

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