---
title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0482ba"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2025-12-01"
---

# Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0482ba

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## Summary

In 2025, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office undertook a procurement process for the provision of security guarding services at the British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The contract was awarded through an open procurement method in accordance with CELEX legal basis 32014L0024. The process went through several stages, culminating with the contract being signed on 27th October 2025. The service falls under the CPV classification 79710000, indicating a focus on security services within the services industry category. This contract, with an active award status, was valued at £510,916.62 and granted to Essoka Security, a large-scale Cameroonian firm, enhancing security provisions for UK governmental operations overseas.

This tender presented a robust opportunity for businesses within the security services industry to expand their operations internationally, particularly those with capabilities for delivering high-quality services in challenging environments. Companies suited for this sort of engagement typically include those with a strong track record in providing reliable and professional security services. Participating in such contracts can lead to enhanced reputations, opportunities for future government contracts, and increased market penetration in regions like Cameroon.

## Notice

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British High Commission Yaounde

Renewal: Additional year plus one.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078322-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | 36 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £510,916 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | ESSOKA SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078322-2025
- 19 Jul 2024 at 10:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022453-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022453-2024

## Provenance

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