--- title: "PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES - NIGERIA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ddaaaf93-89c2-456b-991a-3a72bd64b996" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ddaaaf93-89c2-456b-991a-3a72bd64b996" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddaaaf93-89c2-456b-991a-3a72bd64b996.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddaaaf93-89c2-456b-991a-3a72bd64b996.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2020-01-21" --- # PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES - NIGERIA Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddaaaf93-89c2-456b-991a-3a72bd64b996 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ddaaaf93-89c2-456b-991a-3a72bd64b996) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddaaaf93-89c2-456b-991a-3a72bd64b996.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is seeking to procure security services in Nigeria, aimed at ensuring the safety and security of personnel under its duty of care. This tender, titled "Provision of Security Services - Nigeria," falls under the services category within the "Security services" industry. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, and the tender period is set to end on 23rd August 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st February 2020 and will run until 31st January 2023, with potential extensions thereafter. Interested parties should note that the FCO's e-Procurement portal will be used for all submissions and communications. This tender presents significant opportunities for security service providers, particularly those capable of operating in complex environments such as Nigeria and its neighbouring countries. Companies with experience in services including guarding, operational support, and tactical response may find this an advantageous undertaking. While the FCO is not currently seeking submissions, the listed contract value of approximately £4.97 million indicates the scale and potential for business engagement in this sector. Larger suppliers with proven track records and the capability to deliver on the diverse needs outlined in the tender are likely to be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. ## Notice The FCO is seeking to procure the provision of security services in Nigeria, including operational support for travel requirements in neighbouring countries within the region. Services provided will include, but are not limited to: guarding operations room quick reaction force technical support operational support covering neighbouring countries. The services will be delivered across a number of locations. To ensure the safety and security of HMG and other personnel who come under FCO duty of care in Nigeria (and neighbouring countries). We seek an experienced, capable and professional supplier to support the FCO in delivering its duty of care in a complex environment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9426d158-db94-4329-b331-eb5fac71964d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | 23 Aug 2019 | | Award date | 10 Jan 2020 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,972,248 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £4,972,248 | | 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 OFFICE | | Locality | LONON | | 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 | PILGRIMS GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2020 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9426d158-db94-4329-b331-eb5fac71964d - 24 Jul 2019 at 17:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e51aa9-ac81-410c-a79b-73bf1b4bb036 - 12 Jul 2019 at 13:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e3b9e8-d84a-4ffa-89fc-6c988303274d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9426d158-db94-4329-b331-eb5fac71964d 21st January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e51aa9-ac81-410c-a79b-73bf1b4bb036 24th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e3b9e8-d84a-4ffa-89fc-6c988303274d 12th July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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