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title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Athens, Greece"
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# Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy Athens, Greece

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6bcdd3a-2c9a-45c0-a88a-6beab4c577ae

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Athens, Greece." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as security services (CPV code: 79710000). The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with submissions due by 26 April 2022. The contract is set to start on 1 November 2022 and will run until 31 October 2025, covering various security positions and additional ad hoc services as required. The delivery addresses for the services encompass multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can fulfil the specific guarding requirements outlined in the tender. Firms with capabilities to offer both continuous and supplementary security personnel, as well as event-based services, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to expand their operations and strengthen their foothold within international security markets.

## Notice

The core contract is for 1 site (the Embassy and Residence compound). This is 1 guard position 24/7, 1 guard position 12/5 (0700hrs -1900hrs), and 1 guard position 7/5 (0745hrs - 1445hrs). Additional services is for 2-8 additional guards for Residence or off site functions (scale of event dependant), plus an on-site supervisor (paid for per event, ad hoc). Second additional service is for ad hoc additional guarding for contractor supervision or increased security posture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f1ed25-ea16-4ea4-b531-6cd95b79346a |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2022 at 06:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f1ed25-ea16-4ea4-b531-6cd95b79346a
- 18 Mar 2022 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f1ed25-ea16-4ea4-b531-6cd95b79346a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f1ed25-ea16-4ea4-b531-6cd95b79346a
  22nd April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/

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