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title: "Provision of Security Services for British Embassy Tripoli"
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# Provision of Security Services for British Embassy Tripoli

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cffdd832-60e8-4a02-bfeb-7e0c1363bca9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of security services at the British Embassy in Tripoli has progressed to the award stage. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this contract, which falls under the security services industry category. The process, initiated on 16 January 2025 and valued at GBP 508,813.76, followed an open procedure above the threshold. The active award was made to Septimius Security LLC on 29 July 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1 September 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2027. The procurement process supports SMEs as suitable participants, whereas VCSE entities were not indicated as suitable.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in security and guard services to establish or expand their presence in the international arena, particularly in regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Businesses with a robust capability to deliver large-scale security solutions are well-positioned to thrive in this environment. The open procurement method facilitates competitive participation, providing an avenue for business growth through involvement in governmental contracts that bolster credibility and operational scope.

## Notice

Provision of Security Services for British Embassy Tripoli.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db52f82b-df42-43ab-93d2-29bc0e1e9bf2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £508,813 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £508,813 |
| 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 | SEPTIMIUS SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 06:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db52f82b-df42-43ab-93d2-29bc0e1e9bf2
- 16 Jan 2025 at 01:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52aa38e7-ffac-49e6-81e6-f236bfebe78a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db52f82b-df42-43ab-93d2-29bc0e1e9bf2
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52aa38e7-ffac-49e6-81e6-f236bfebe78a
  16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Link to eProcurement Portal. Requires registration, then navigate to Project_11720/ PQQ_1805

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