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title: "Provision of Close Protection Service for the British Embassy in Guatemala"
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# Provision of Close Protection Service for the British Embassy in Guatemala

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e2d8e0c-53ba-4cc1-87f7-1837977ac1de

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Close Protection Service for the British Embassy in Guatemala." This procurement falls under the security services category and is classified as an open procedure. The tender was published on 19th July 2017 and will remain open until 1st September 2017. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2017 and will run until 30th September 2020. Bidders are required to register on the FCO's e-Procurement Portal to access tender documentation and communicate with the authority.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the security services industry. Participating in this tender can provide businesses with valuable experience in international contracts, enhance their portfolio, and expand their operational capabilities. Companies that specialise in close protection and security management will find this procurement a fitting avenue for growth and collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Close Protection Services for the Embassy in Guatemala. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_1321/itt_1827.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28fa631a-6500-4ff8-a1cb-83687cb615bb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2017 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28fa631a-6500-4ff8-a1cb-83687cb615bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28fa631a-6500-4ff8-a1cb-83687cb615bb
  19th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office

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