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title: "The Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Nigeria"
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# The Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Nigeria

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f68efaf5-5440-4799-ad5a-8940c151abac

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for the provision of security guarding services to Garda World Consulting Nigeria Limited. The services will cover various locations in Nigeria, including Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Maiduguri. This contract includes static guarding, operations room support, quick reaction force, and panic alarm monitoring. The procurement process utilised a restricted procedure above the threshold, classified under the industry category of Security Services (CPV code 79710000). The tender process concluded with an award date of 12th December 2024, and the contract period is set from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2028, with a total value of GBP 5,513,698.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive security solutions across multiple locations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in static guarding, operations room support, or rapid response teams could find this contract advantageous for business growth. The procurement's selective nature ensures that only qualified companies with the appropriate capabilities can compete, fostering a competitive environment for high-quality service delivery.

## Notice

Provision of Security Guarding Services in Nigeria (Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Maiduguri), covering the following: Static Guarding, Operations Room Support, Quick Reaction Force, and Panic Alarm monitoring.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5191ffad-d045-4dd1-920d-2e645dc75de9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,513,698 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,513,698 |
| 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 | GARDA WORLD CONSULTING NIGERIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5191ffad-d045-4dd1-920d-2e645dc75de9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5191ffad-d045-4dd1-920d-2e645dc75de9
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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