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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a96c8d3c-ed8a-476f-a83f-e948fdf3b275

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Helsinki. The tender was initiated on 1st February 2022, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2025. This open procedure, which was valued at £1,084,945, involved a comprehensive tender process with a submission deadline on 22nd November 2021, covering multiple delivery addresses including the UK and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the scale and international nature of the project, companies with experience in high-security environments and a proven track record in providing similar services will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this type of contract can facilitate growth and open new avenues for firms in the security sector, enhancing their reputation and portfolio within government contracts.

## Notice

Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Helsinki

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8348b8f0-72b5-46a5-b29a-fb943dff8983 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,084,945 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,084,945 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVARN SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8348b8f0-72b5-46a5-b29a-fb943dff8983

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8348b8f0-72b5-46a5-b29a-fb943dff8983
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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