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title: "Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Doha"
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# Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Doha

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37a113a9-eaa3-4a36-a061-257f1c538402

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office sought tenders for the provision of unarmed security guarding services for the British Embassy in Doha. This open tender, classified under the security services category, was published on 17 September 2020, with a tender period that closed on 19 October 2020. The total contract value was £1,242,369, with a contract period commencing on 1 January 2021 and set to conclude on 31 December 2023. The services were to be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those that are capable of providing high-quality unarmed guarding solutions. Companies with experience in international contracts and an understanding of diplomatic security requirements would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the tender appealing, given the nature of the services required and the potential for future contracts within similar government sectors.

## Notice

Provision of unarmed security guarding services for British Embassy Doha and residence compound.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456914f8-772a-4c9e-ba8b-9dbb391ab53a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £704,229 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £704,229 |
| 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 | LONDOND |
| 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 | G4S QATAR W.L.L |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2021 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456914f8-772a-4c9e-ba8b-9dbb391ab53a
- 17 Sep 2020 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea11af75-7e24-4d18-bcbf-197efc0ba552

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456914f8-772a-4c9e-ba8b-9dbb391ab53a
  18th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea11af75-7e24-4d18-bcbf-197efc0ba552
  17th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eProcurement Portal. Requires registration, then navigate to Project _3046 / ITT _3923.

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