---
title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0525a9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-24"
---

# Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0525a9

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is planning a procurement process for the provision of security guarding services to the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica. This planned procurement stage is focused on security and guard services, under industry category CPV 79713000 and 79710000. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date of 15 May 2026 and an anticipated contract period starting from 1 October 2026 to 1 October 2029, which may be extended until 1 October 2031. The contract value is set at GBP 4,500,000, and the procurement process is above threshold, open to small and medium enterprises, indicating inclusivity for a broad range of qualified firms.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in security services, particularly those based in or around Jamaica, as a local licence in Kingston is a requirement. It is ideally suited for companies with established capabilities in staffing, equipment provision, and specialised skills for guarding services. With a gross contract value of GBP 4,500,000 and a potential for contract renewal, interested businesses have an opportunity to expand their operations and establish a notable presence within the public-security sector. Companies confident in meeting the FCDO's needs will find this a promising opportunity for growth and collaboration with a reputable government entity.

## Notice

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica. The British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica, requires the services of Security Guarding for its offices and Residential Compound. Bidders must be licensed in Kingston, Jamaica. To meet its requirement needs, the FCDO (Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office) relies on qualified providers, with the necessary staff, equipment, and skills to carry out the services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027309-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 24 May 2025 at 14:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027309-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027309-2025
  24th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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