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title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Lima"
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# Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Lima

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3cde79e-95eb-40b2-a772-ac7f173a0bc4

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of security guarding services at the British Embassy in Lima, classified under the security services industry. The tender process was opened and officially closed on 5th October 2021, with the contract awarded to Cautus Security on 8th November 2021. The total contract value is £390,000, with a contract duration starting from 1st December 2021 and ending on 30th November 2026. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, adhering to above-threshold requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that have a proven track record in providing comprehensive security solutions and possess the capacity to operate internationally would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in this sector could further enhance their capabilities and visibility in public procurement, fostering growth and potential collaboration with government entities.

## Notice

Notice of award of contract on the Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Lima to Cautus Security.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230dbb80-0629-46ae-ab81-8e75a1553c04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £377,680 |
| 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 2HA |
| 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 | CAUTUS SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230dbb80-0629-46ae-ab81-8e75a1553c04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230dbb80-0629-46ae-ab81-8e75a1553c04
  18th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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