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title: "Security Awareness in Fragile Environments (SAFE) & Close Protection (SAFE+)"
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# Security Awareness in Fragile Environments (SAFE) & Close Protection (SAFE+)

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63221571-32f5-4279-996a-b84794b77aaa

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for a training programme titled "Security Awareness in Fragile Environments (SAFE) & Close Protection (SAFE+)". This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 19 March 2020. The contract relates to training programme services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The successful bidder will provide residential training to approximately 2,600 officials annually, with contracts expected to commence on 1 January 2021 and run until 31 December 2026. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure due to its value exceeding certain thresholds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the training and education sector, particularly those specialising in security and risk management training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in designing and delivering tailored training programmes, especially in high-threat environments, would be well-placed to compete. With the requirement for concurrent course delivery to meet demand, there is potential for collaborations or partnerships to effectively manage the training needs of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

## Notice

The FCO (the Authority) is seeking a training Provider to design and deliver a residential training package for its Security Awareness in Fragile Environments (SAFE) courses for staff being deployed to high threat Posts overseas; with an average of 1600 officials per annum participating in the former, and about 1000 on the latter. The provision of concurrent courses may be appropriate to cater for demand. Additional information: Full details on Jaggaer Advantage eprocurement portal. Navigate Project_4128 https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk All tender documentation is available via the FCO's e-tendering portal, Jaggaer Advantage: Access the internet and access https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk to register. Registration is free and required only once. Once registered navigate to project_4128 and select PQQ_900 to register an interest. You will then be able to view the PQQ documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e04a9c-8bac-4528-a279-4088ac758198 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| 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 | 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80521000 - Training programme services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2020 at 19:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e04a9c-8bac-4528-a279-4088ac758198

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e04a9c-8bac-4528-a279-4088ac758198
  17th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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