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title: "Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Helsinki, Finland"
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# Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Helsinki, Finland

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ef0fc7d-d796-4868-ab97-96e1c9cb75f5

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking tenders for Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. This procurement, classified under security services, is currently in the Tender stage. Interested providers must submit their bids electronically via the FCO's eProcurement Portal, BRAVOSolution, by 14:00 UK time (GMT) / 16:00 Finnish time on 15 February 2017. The total contract value is £320,000, with the contract period commencing on 3 April 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security services. Companies with experience in providing security guarding solutions, particularly in diplomatic or embassy contexts, would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of bidders to participate, potentially enhancing competition and fostering innovation in service delivery.

## Notice

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office, acting as part of the Crown, invites tenders from suitably qualified providers for the provision of Security Guarding services to the British Embassy Helsinki Finland. All Tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project 1096 / ITT 1499. Your Tender must be submitted electronically through the BRAVOSolution eProcurement Portal by 14:00 UK time (GMT) / 16:00 Finnish time on Wednesday 15 February 2017. Tenders not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered. Additional information: (requires registration), then navigate to Project 1096 / ITT 1499. Your Tender must be submitted electronically through the BRAVOSolution eProcurement Portal by 14:00 UK time (GMT) / 16:00 Finnish time on Wednesday 15 February 2017. Tenders not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc634db-c10b-44c4-a8bc-b27c7bb034c4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2017 at 18:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc634db-c10b-44c4-a8bc-b27c7bb034c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc634db-c10b-44c4-a8bc-b27c7bb034c4
  10th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/

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