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title: "ESND - Provision of Armed Mobile Security and Residential Security Team, BE Tripoli"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2023-08-11"
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# ESND - Provision of Armed Mobile Security and Residential Security Team, BE Tripoli

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-758535d3-c821-42f8-9973-e09135b84956

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a tender titled "ESND - Provision of Armed Mobile Security and Residential Security Team, BE Tripoli" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a selective procurement method involving a Restricted procedure. The tender has a value of £18,500,000 with a tender deadline of 11th September 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in guard services to compete for a long-term contract providing armed mobile security and residential security team services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability factor. Businesses interested in expanding their presence in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK may find this tender particularly relevant for business growth.

## Notice

A retender of the FCDO Provision of Armed Mobile Security and Residential Security Team contract with the winning bidder ready to commence the new contract in April 2024 for 3+1+1 years (the current contract will expire in March 2024).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6674e9d-e3a8-467d-aa92-2808748c9117 |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,500,000 |
| 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 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

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2023 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6674e9d-e3a8-467d-aa92-2808748c9117

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6674e9d-e3a8-467d-aa92-2808748c9117
  11th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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