Published date: 28 January 2019

This notice was replaced on 15 January 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 15 January 2020)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Security services - 79710000

Location of contract

SW1A 2AH

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_196720/740493

Published date

28 January 2019

Closing date

22 February 2019

Contract start date

1 August 2019

Contract end date

31 July 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The close protection service will complement the existing (separate) static guarding services currently being provided. This help to continue to deliver the safety and security of One HMG staff and others for whom the FCO accepts duty of care in Somalia (including Somaliland). The requirement is for a mobile close protection service providing armed protection officers for the British Embassy Mogadishu (BEM) and the British Office Hargeisa (BOH) to ensure business needs can be achieved in a safe and controlled environment for One HMG staff. The close protection officers will be expected to carry out other security related tasks as specified by the Overseas Security Manager. The contractor will be expected to provide a specific number of personnel across both sites on a 24/7 basis'.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Mobile close protection service for BEM and BOH in Somalia

  • Early engagement
  • Published 21 December 2018

Additional text

Interested suppliers can access details of the Pre-Qualification (SQ) documents by registering (if not already registered) on the FCO Procurement and Tendering portal, JAGGAER (formerly BravoSolution):

www.fco.bravosolution.co.uk

Once logged in, search for Project_2052 / PQQ_667

NB: Registering on the portal takes approximately 5 minutes and is free of charge.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED PQQ's is 12 noon on 22nd February 2019

About the buyer

Contact name

Ahmed Elgen

Address

King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
England

Email

ahmed.elgen@fco.gov.uk

Website

www.gov.uk/fco