--- title: "Geneva Security Guarding" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f586a7b3-d2d9-4f1b-8036-f173c5e0e6e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f586a7b3-d2d9-4f1b-8036-f173c5e0e6e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f586a7b3-d2d9-4f1b-8036-f173c5e0e6e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f586a7b3-d2d9-4f1b-8036-f173c5e0e6e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2018-07-11" --- # Geneva Security Guarding Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f586a7b3-d2d9-4f1b-8036-f173c5e0e6e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f586a7b3-d2d9-4f1b-8036-f173c5e0e6e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f586a7b3-d2d9-4f1b-8036-f173c5e0e6e6.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the "Geneva Security Guarding" contract, which falls under the security services industry category. This tender is in the planning stage with the deadline for submitting Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ) set for 12:00 GMT on 13 August 2018. The successful contractor will be responsible for the safety and security of personnel in Geneva, with the contract period commencing on 1 November 2018 and concluding on 31 October 2021. Interested parties can access documents through the FCO's eProcurement Portal, BRAVOSolution, and must ensure they register prior to submission. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in complex environments and government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the procurement method employed is a restricted procedure, aiming for a shortlist of qualified suppliers. Companies capable of demonstrating their expertise in providing security for governmental entities will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which has significant growth potential in the sector. ## Notice Our objective is to ensure the safety and security of HMG and other personnel who come under FCO duty of care in Geneva. The successful contractor will provide Security Guarding for the FCO and PAGs operating on our platforms in Geneva. We seek an experienced, capable and professional supplier to support the Authority in delivering its duty of care in a complex environment All Tender documentation is to be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project 1780/ PQQ_599. Your PQQ response must be submitted electronically through the BRAVOSolution eProcurement Portal by 12:00 GMT 13 August 2018. PQQ responses not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered. Additional information: All tender documentation is to be available via the FCO's e-tendering portal, BravoSolution: Access the internet and access https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk to register. Registration is free and required only once. Once registered navigate to project_1780/pqq_599. During the PQQ stage, the intention is to arrive at a Short List of minimum 2, an optimum of 4 or maximum of 5 qualified Potential Providers for formal invitation to tender. Please refer to PQQ documents for full indicative tendering timetable. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36259b72-7a91-4c77-812f-c2007afc3c54 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2018 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36259b72-7a91-4c77-812f-c2007afc3c54 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36259b72-7a91-4c77-812f-c2007afc3c54 11th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk Register at BravoSolution ## Notice URLs - https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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