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title: "Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Helsinki"
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# Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Helsinki

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64a8a553-b13b-43a9-8bf4-d71476cccdcd

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is conducting a tender for Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. The procurement process is currently active and follows an open method, which allows any interested bidders to participate. The tender is set to close on 22 November 2021, and the contract period will commence on 1 April 2022, extending until 31 March 2025. Bidders should note that the primary industry category for this opportunity is security services, classified under CPV code 79710000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the security sector, particularly those equipped to provide full-time guarding services. Companies that cater to both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the specified requirement for two guards on day shifts and one during evenings, nights, and weekends. Engaging in this contract can help businesses expand their portfolios and foster relationships with government entities, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities in similar domains.

## Notice

Provision of 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year security guarding at British Embassy Helsinki, Finland. One site guarding (both the Embassy and HMA residence (linked compounds approximately 0,8ha with shared access for pedestrians and independent for vehicles). The number of guards: 2 guards on day shift/ office hours; 1 guard on evening/night/weekend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2984c8c0-feb7-4e79-9a9e-1f671bd3cfb8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 05:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2984c8c0-feb7-4e79-9a9e-1f671bd3cfb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2984c8c0-feb7-4e79-9a9e-1f671bd3cfb8
  14th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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