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title: "COM/7535/2022 - Security Guarding Services for El Salvador"
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# COM/7535/2022 - Security Guarding Services for El Salvador

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be631f78-d675-4a77-871a-4875e993745c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, which is based in London, England. The contract titled "COM/7535/2022 - Security Guarding Services for El Salvador" seeks to provide security services for the British Embassy in El Salvador. This contract is classified under the "Guard services" category and has a total value of £115,409. It commenced on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025, with two potential extensions of one year each. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure due to its value exceeding the threshold, and it has now reached the award stage as of 30th May 2022.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the security services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide similar services. Companies specialising in providing security personnel, particularly those with experience operating internationally or in embassy environments, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts of this nature. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to establish valuable relationships with government entities and expand their operational reach.

## Notice

Security guarding services for the British Embassy in El Salvador. This is a 3-year contract with two options to extend up to 1 year each (3+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80320a83-543d-46dd-b52e-627ca94411bd |
| 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 | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,409 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,409 |
| 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 | G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS EL SALVADOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 20:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80320a83-543d-46dd-b52e-627ca94411bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80320a83-543d-46dd-b52e-627ca94411bd
  31st May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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