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title: "Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Helsinki, Finland"
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# Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Helsinki, Finland

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2e0f923-e549-4c8a-878c-e30c7d3e7ff2

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland, managed by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. The contract was awarded on 3rd March 2017, following an open procedure tender that closed on 15th February 2017. The total value of the contract is approximately £779,891, and it is set to run from 3rd April 2017 until 31st March 2020. This contract falls under the security services category and involves delivery across various locations, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for security service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operational footprint. Businesses specialising in security services may find this contract a suitable avenue for growth, particularly those with a proven track record in providing high-quality guarding services to international clients or diplomatic entities. Engaging with such contracts can enhance a company's reputation and open doors to similar lucrative public procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Helsinki, Finland Additional information: Contract values are approx sterling equivalents. Contract is denominated in EURuros.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b50bbd-d4a3-406c-b0f7-f307407fcacc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £779,891 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £779,891 |
| 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 | 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 | AVARN SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2017 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b50bbd-d4a3-406c-b0f7-f307407fcacc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b50bbd-d4a3-406c-b0f7-f307407fcacc
  3rd April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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