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title: "FCDO OVERSEAS MISSIONS GUARDING"
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# FCDO OVERSEAS MISSIONS GUARDING

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efacbaa1-ffa4-4f47-9faf-5aa8494f7d08

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for the provision of security services for its overseas missions to Minimal Risk Consultancy Limited. The contract, titled "FCDO OVERSEAS MISSIONS GUARDING," falls under the security services industry category (CPV code 79710000) and involves various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions. This award, which was completed on 2nd September 2024, outlines a three-year initial contract period starting from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2027, with two optional one-year extensions. The total value of the contract, including extension options, amounts to £13,984,849.41. The procurement method used was the 'Other - Restricted - DSPCR' method, and the contract has been awarded following a competitive tender process.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to engage in a high-value, multi-year contract with a prestigious governmental body. Companies with capabilities in static and mobile guarding, emergency response, physical security checks, and operational support across diverse geographical locations will be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Large-scale security firms, particularly those with experience in serving governmental and diplomatic missions, are encouraged to consider such tender opportunities for substantial business growth and expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The Authority requires a Contractor to deliver the provision of security services in the countries listed in ANNEX A of the Statement of Requirements to ensure the safety and security of HMG and other personnel who come under Authority duty of care in-country. The Services provided by the Contractor shall include, but not be limited to static guarding, mobile guarding, mobile operations, emergency response, physical security checks, operational control, monitoring of security systems, operational support and management services as further detailed in the statement of requirements, together with any support incidental to such Services. Any changes to the scope of the Services, to the extent permitted by Law, shall be dealt with as a Variation and agreed in accordance with the terms of the contract. Additional information: The contract is for an initial 3 year period commencing 01/10/2024 and ending on 30/09/2027. The contract includes 2 optional 12 month optional extensions, therefore the maximum contract expiry date would be 30/09/2029. The total value of the contract including extensions options amounts to PS13,984,849.41

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112da79c-f5f1-4d69-917e-a8e784dc55fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted - DSPCR |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,984,849 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,984,849 |
| 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 | MINIMAL RISK CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2024 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112da79c-f5f1-4d69-917e-a8e784dc55fb
- 16 Oct 2023 at 09:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9b2161-003d-4052-8c15-7bd05c0fab80
- 9 Oct 2023 at 05:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9b2161-003d-4052-8c15-7bd05c0fab80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112da79c-f5f1-4d69-917e-a8e784dc55fb
  2nd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9b2161-003d-4052-8c15-7bd05c0fab80
  16th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

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