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title: "PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES FOR BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION LILONGWE AND OFFICIAL RESIDENCE"
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# PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES FOR BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION LILONGWE AND OFFICIAL RESIDENCE

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4430ffa4-57a1-4de0-a278-3e0aa723f6c2

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for the provision of security services at the British High Commission in Lilongwe and the official residence. This procurement, categorised under "Security services" within the services sector, was conducted using an open procedure. The contract period is set from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with the location primarily in London, United Kingdom. The value of the award was £772,694, and Gardaworld Security was chosen as the supplier on 1st August 2025, signifying the award stage of the procurement process.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with a capability to operate internationally, as the contract involves services for a foreign location but is organised by a UK entity. Businesses that have the resources to manage such operations effectively will find this type of contract beneficial, despite it not being flagged for SMEs or VCSEs. The involvement of a prominent governmental body such as the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office underscores the contract's significance and reliability, providing a stable business engagement in the global security services market.

## Notice

PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES FOR BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION LILONGWE AND OFFICIAL RESIDENCE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/513a69d8-dedc-4252-8adf-c711bfc08a34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £772,694 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £772,694 |
| 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 | GARDAWORLD SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/513a69d8-dedc-4252-8adf-c711bfc08a34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/513a69d8-dedc-4252-8adf-c711bfc08a34
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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