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title: "SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH COUNCIL INDIA (BRITISH COUNCIL DIVISION, BC EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & BC MANAGEMENT SERVICES PVT. LTD.) & BANGLADESH (BRITISH COUNCIL & BC SERVICES BANGLADESH LIMITED)"
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# SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH COUNCIL INDIA (BRITISH COUNCIL DIVISION, BC EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & BC MANAGEMENT SERVICES PVT. LTD.) & BANGLADESH (BRITISH COUNCIL & BC SERVICES BANGLADESH LIMITED)

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab9417f8-9e8e-4353-a212-e314ea019d2d

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## Summary

The British Council is actively procuring security guarding services for its entities in India and Bangladesh. This tender, titled "Security Guarding Services for the British Council India (British Council Division, BC Education India Private Limited & BC Management Services Pvt. Ltd.) & Bangladesh (British Council & BC Services Bangladesh Limited)," falls under the security services category (CPV 79710000). The procurement is in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The total contract value is GBP 1,000,000, and it covers two lots—one for India and one for Bangladesh. The tender period concludes on 18th March 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 7th April 2025 for a duration of four years, with a possibility of a one-year extension. Interested suppliers should note that the British Council is based at 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, UK.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, especially those capable of operating across India and Bangladesh. Given its sizeable value and long-term nature, the contract can offer sustained revenue and stability. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the explicit suitability criteria. Businesses with a strong presence in both countries and experience in managing international contracts are well-positioned to benefit from this tender.

## Notice

ITT has leverage the security requirements for total five British Council entities spread in India and Bangladesh are participating in the ITT BCD India, BCE India, BCMS India, BC Bangladesh & BCSBL Bangladesh There are two lots one each for India and Bangladesh. Lot 1 comprise of INDIA (BCD, BCE & BCMS) & Lot 2 comprise of BANGLADESH (BC & BCSBL) Contract will be awarded for 4 years with possibility of 1-year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4050a0a-3c3c-4dd7-a796-03bdac873629 |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEW DELHI |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2025 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4050a0a-3c3c-4dd7-a796-03bdac873629

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4050a0a-3c3c-4dd7-a796-03bdac873629
  15th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/login-supplier

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