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title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services for BE Dublin and HMA Residence"
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# Provision of Security Guarding Services for BE Dublin and HMA Residence

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc4a9787-19e5-4cd0-8bf3-61d8798634a1

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the provision of security guarding services for the British Embassy in Dublin and the HMA Residence. This procurement falls under the category of Guard Services (CPV code 79713000) and is conducted via an open procedure above threshold. The tender was published on 6th January 2020 and is set to close on 12th February 2020. The contract period will run from 6th April 2020 to 5th April 2023, with service delivery expected across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly for those with experience in providing unarmed security personnel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender framework actively supports their involvement. Companies that can offer trained and experienced personnel to control access at high-profile locations such as embassies will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The FCO is seeking a Contractor to provide security guarding services of unarmed guards, with relevant training and experience, to control access to the British Embassy Dublin and HMA Residence. Additional information: FULL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER DOCUMENTS ON THE FCO'S E-PROCUREMENT PORTAL, JAGGAER (formerly BravoSolution). Registration on the portal takes approximately 5 minutes and is free of charge. https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk Once registered, navigate to project 3867 / ITT 3511.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b23a25-4d42-4519-a288-637920fb45c9 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2020 - 5 Apr 2023 |
| 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 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

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2020 at 07:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b23a25-4d42-4519-a288-637920fb45c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b23a25-4d42-4519-a288-637920fb45c9
  6th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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