Provision of Manned Guarding Services at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) buildings in UK

Suppliers must demonstrate appropriate legal capacity, financial capacity, and relevant standards and certifications to deliver the UK Security Guarding Services requirement. These conditions will be applied fairly and transparently in line with the Procurement Act 2023. Legal Capacity: Suppliers must confirm compliance with all applicable legislation (including, for example, data protection, Modern Slavery, and Equality and Human Rights) and provide evidence of the licences and certifications required to deliver security guarding services, such as Security Industry Authority (SIA) licensing and Approved Contractor Scheme accreditation. Suppliers will also be required to confirm that they meet the mandatory participation conditions set out in the Procurement Act 2023, including any applicable exclusion grounds, as part of the PSQ submission. Access to Information: Due to the sensitivity of the requirement, all suppliers must review, complete, and return a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as part of their PSQ submission. The purpose of the NDA is to enable access to confidential information during the procurement process and does not constitute any form of pre-qualification, selection, or guarantee of progression to the ITT stage. Financial Capacity: Financial stability will be assessed using information submitted via the Central Digital Platform and supporting financial templates, alongside independent credit reference checks, to assess financial risk and overall economic and financial standing. Standards and Certifications: Suppliers must also confirm any relevant industry certifications (e.g. ISO standards) in addition to those required under Legal Capacity.

Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience in delivering security guarding services of a comparable scale and complexity, including multi-site delivery, deployment of appropriately licensed personnel, and delivery within high-security or sensitive environments. Responses must be supported by clear and relevant evidence. A scored question assessing suppliers’ relevant experience will form part of the Pre-Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) and will be used, alongside mandatory pass/fail requirements, to identify the highest-ranking suppliers to be invited to the Tender stage.