Published date: 24 July 2019

This notice was replaced on 21 January 2020

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

Awarded contract (published 21 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

London

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_214016/786742

Published date

24 July 2019

Closing date

23 August 2019

Contract start date

1 February 2020

Contract end date

31 January 2023

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 FCO is seeking to procure the provision of security services in Nigeria, including operational support for travel requirements in neighbouring countries within the region. Services provided will include, but are not limited to:

guarding
operations room
quick reaction force
technical support
operational support covering neighbouring countries.

The services will be delivered across a number of locations. To ensure the safety and security of HMG and other personnel who come under FCO duty of care in Nigeria (and neighbouring countries).

We seek an experienced, capable and professional supplier to support the FCO in delivering its duty of care in a complex environment.

All Selection Questionnaire (SQ) documentation will be published in several weeks' time, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement portal https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

The SQ deadline is expected to be 23rd August 2019, however the Authority retains the right to vary the scheduled timeline.

Responses not submitted via the e-Procurement portal will not be considered.

the contract will have a 3+1+1 term - an initial term followed by two 12-month extension options.


More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Provision of Security Services in Nigeria

  • Early engagement
  • Published 12 July 2019

Additional text

PQQ documents are available via the FCO e-procurement system, JAGGAER.

https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk

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PQQ_792

Registered suppliers should access the portal in the normal way. New suppliers should register (free of charge), and follow the on screen instructions. registration takes aproximately 5 minutes.


About the buyer

Address

FCO Commercial, King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
England

Email

ahmed.elgen@fco.gov.uk