---
title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Rome"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ac46"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Rome

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ac46

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) recently concluded a procurement process for "Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Rome." This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically security services, and involved the delivery of services in Italy. The contract, which was awarded to ICTS ITALIA S.r.l., a large supplier headquartered in Rome, is valued at GBP 4,127,290. The procurement utilised an open and competitive flexible procedure. The award was issued on 8th January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2029, with an option for two 12-month extensions. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 19th January 2026 and a milestone due for signature by 30th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in security services, particularly those capable of providing trained and experienced unarmed guards. While ICTS ITALIA S.r.l. was successful in this instance, the procurement process attracted three final stage bids, highlighting competitive interest. The potential for a contract renewal and extensions further enriches business prospects. The nature of the contract could suit medium to large-scale security firms familiar with embassy security contexts and possessing the necessary operational scale to undertake such international commitments. Companies looking to engage with similar opportunities should ensure registration on the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, and prepare to address the technical and commercial assessment criteria for future tenders.

## Notice

The provision of a security service of unarmed guards, with relevant training and experience, to control access to the British Embassy, Rome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001260-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-04-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,950,000 |
| Lots value | £3,950,000 |
| Awards value | £4,127,290 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | ICTS ITALIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 08:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001260-2026
- 10 Oct 2025 at 07:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063980-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001260-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063980-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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