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title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde"
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# Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdfff650-f1ca-4711-9f93-d51c7fc7a71f

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Security Guarding Services at the British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon. This tender, classified under the security services category with CPV code 79710000, was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, allowing broad competition. The tender period concluded on 20th March 2025, with the contract awarded on 27th October 2025 to the supplier, Essoka, a large-scale organisation based in Yaoundé. The contract, valued at £510,916.62, spans from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, marking a significant commitment to enhancing security services at the location.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses focused on security services, particularly those capable of meeting the rigorous requirements of international diplomatic missions. While the contract has been awarded to Essoka, the successful procurement process demonstrates the potential for similar opportunities within governmental contracts for capable service providers in the security sector. Businesses with experience and resources suited to large-scale and international operations, even if not classified as SMEs or VCSEs, could find similar tenders an effective way to expand their portfolios and establish a presence in government contracting.

## Notice

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803dbb58-9cf0-429f-b99c-18d87cebbab1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £510,916 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESSOKA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803dbb58-9cf0-429f-b99c-18d87cebbab1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803dbb58-9cf0-429f-b99c-18d87cebbab1
  1st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

## Provenance

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