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title: "Security Services for British Embassy Phnom Penh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0666d8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# Security Services for British Embassy Phnom Penh

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0666d8

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated the planning stage for a tender named "Security Services for British Embassy Phnom Penh." This procurement process involves sourcing 24/7 security services for the embassy office and designated residence in Cambodia. The opportunity is targeted within the services category, specifically security services, with a gross estimated contract value of £340,000. The deadline for expressing interest in preliminary market engagement is 25 March 2026, and potential tender participants have the option to register on Jaggaer for upcoming stages. The procurement method is currently in the planning phase, and the authority aims to refine the approach through supplier engagement, with formal tender notices expected by 1 May 2026. Successful bidders will see their contracts potentially start on 1 September 2026, lasting until August 2028, with the possibility of renewal extending to 2031.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services to expand their operations internationally. With procurement focused on the embassy in Phnom Penh, companies with experience in international security services and those catering to government institutions—particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs)—will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The preliminary market engagement will allow interested suppliers to present their expertise and gain insights that may inform the final procurement strategy, offering an advantage in the competitive tendering process. Given the security services category and the prominence of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office as the buying organization, this tender could serve as an excellent growth avenue for qualified businesses seeking to enhance their portfolios within government contracts.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to engage the market ahead of a forthcoming procurement for the provision of 24/7 security services for both the Embassy office and the designated residence.

### Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest in this Preliminary Market Engagement by sending an email to mnlprocurement@fcdo.gov.uk no later than 25 March 2026.
Suppliers should include their company profile and the necessary company details, such as business registration, address, key contacts, years of operation, and relevant security service experience.
Upon submitting their expression of interest, suppliers may also indicate if they wish to register on Jaggaer to participate in the upcoming tender.
Information gathered through this engagement will assist the Authority in refining the final procurement approach. Participation in this PME does not constitute any commitment to tender nor guarantee inclusion in the subsequent procurement stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021580-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 02:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021580-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021580-2026
  11th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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

## Provenance

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