--- title: "Security Services France" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0596a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0596a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0596a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0596a8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Security Services France Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0596a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0596a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0596a8.json) ## Summary The British Council, a sub-central government public authority, has conducted a tender process for security services in France. The procurement involves static guard manning for their premises in Paris, specifically in the Invalides area. The contract, which started on 5th January 2026, is set for an initial duration of two years with the possibility of three annual extensions, reaching up to 31st December 2030. The process was conducted under an open procurement method characterised by a competitive flexible procedure, targeting the services industry. The final contract was awarded to ACTOR SECURITE, a supplier based in Boulogne Billancourt, France, with the contract management beginning on 20th January 2026 and a gross value of £1,286,831. This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those specializing in static and guard manning operations. The contract's flexible procurement procedures allow for competitive bidding, making it accessible to a variety of suppliers including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with expertise in fulfilling complex security requirements at sub-central government levels in urban settings like Paris will find it particularly advantageous. With a structured renewal process permitting additional extensions, firms can leverage long-term engagement, potentially improving financial stability and market presence in the international sphere. ## Notice The British Council in France would like to tender for guard manning services for their premises in the Invalides area in Paris. We are looking for a single supplier to provide security static services for the British Council in France, in Paris locations. The duration of the contract will be for 2 years with a possibility of 3 annual extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017869-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £431,000 | | Lots value | £431,000 | | Awards value | £536,179 | | Contracts value | £1,072,359 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) | | Additional buyers | BRITISH COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ACTOR SECURITE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017869-2026 - 12 Nov 2025 at 13:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073193-2025 - 12 Sep 2025 at 07:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056001-2025 - 11 Sep 2025 at 16:39 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055988-2025 - 9 Sep 2025 at 11:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054996-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017869-2026 27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073193-2025 12th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056001-2025 12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055988-2025 11th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054996-2025 9th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.actor-securite.com - http://www.britishcouncil.org - http://www.britishcouncil.org/ - https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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