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title: "Security Guarding Services - British High Commission Bridgetown, Barbados"
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# Security Guarding Services - British High Commission Bridgetown, Barbados

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9664cd4-1cb2-48aa-a543-9e7f72fef22a

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a tender for Security Guarding Services at the British High Commission in Bridgetown, Barbados. This procurement process is classified under the security services category and currently falls under the Tender stage. The tender period is set to close on 20 March 2019. Interested bidders should register for access to the detailed requirements on the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, where additional documentation will be available. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2019 and will last until 31 August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those that can meet rigorous local labour laws and provide well-trained personnel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method adopted is selective, which allows for a focused approach towards qualified contractors capable of delivering the necessary services to ensure the safety of BHC staff and assets.

## Notice

Full details on the requirements, including instructions for interested bidders are available via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk (requires registration) and navigate to Project_2127/ ITT_675. Bidders must first register in order to access the documentation. Registration is free of charge and takes approximately 5 minutes. Additional information: The British High Commission (BHC) in Kingston has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide local guarding services for the BHC compound and a roving patrol to visit residential diplomatic properties within Kingston. The Contractor shall provide the organisational structure, management and qualified staff at levels adequate to meet or exceed the requirement contained in the final Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation. The Contractor shall be required to provide services in a manner that prevent loss or injury to BHC staff and visitors, British dependants, property, assets; to prevent unauthorized access; and deter potential terrorist attacks. The Contractor shall be required to adhere to all local labour laws, including the direct employment of staff (not sub-contracting), payment of current minimum salary and mandatory statutory deductions for all employed personnel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98482eb6-922a-4670-87d5-9fb777c6a478 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2019 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98482eb6-922a-4670-87d5-9fb777c6a478

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98482eb6-922a-4670-87d5-9fb777c6a478
  18th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

## Provenance

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