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title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Paris"
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buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
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# Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Paris

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b644d7e-1286-4028-b780-1b55cb94ea65

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a tender process for the provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Paris. This contract falls under the services category with a procurement method of open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is 16th August 2023, and the contract period is set to start on 1st January 2024, lasting until 31st December 2026. The buying organisation is based in London, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for security service providers looking to expand their business in the embassy security sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing security services and the capacity to support events and ad hoc requirements across France are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract duration and the prestigious nature of providing services to the British Embassy in Paris make it an attractive opportunity for eligible businesses.

## Notice

The Contractor will provide security services for the British Embassy in Paris (1 x 0800 -1800hrs shift (Embassy lunch break from 1200-1300hrs) and for the British Consulate in Paris (1 x 0900 -17:30hrs shift (Consulate lunch break from 1300-1400hrs) over a 5-day week (plus extra hours for evening receptions) throughout the contract period in order to prevent unauthorised access to the premises. The Contractor is required to have a capacity to provide guards for events and other ad hoc requirements across France.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75b0d9b4-b3d3-400e-aaca-5673ff575fb4 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 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 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

- 7 Jul 2023 at 08:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75b0d9b4-b3d3-400e-aaca-5673ff575fb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75b0d9b4-b3d3-400e-aaca-5673ff575fb4
  7th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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