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Overseas Security Managers & Intelligence Analysts in Conflict Affected Areas

Last update: Feb 9, 2022 Last update: Feb 9, 2022

Details

Location:UK
UK
Category:Consulting services
Status:Awarded
Sectors:Security & Peacebuilding
Contracting authority type:Development Institution
Eligibility:Organisation
Budget:N/A
Date posted: Apr 12, 2021

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Project cycle timeline

STAGES
EARLY INTELLIGENCE
PROCUREMENT
IMPLEMENTATION
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Status
Programming
Formulation
Approval
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Open
Closed
Shortlisted
Awarded
Evaluation

Description

Contract summary

Industry

  • Investigation and security services - 79700000

Location of contract

SW1A 2AH

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_264767/949623

Published date

9 April 2021

Approach to market date

30 April 2021

Contract start date

1 February 2022

Contract end date

31 January 2025

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The Provision of Overseas Security Managers and Intelligence Analysts in Conflict Affected Areas.


More information

Additional text

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is looking for an experienced and competent supplier capable of delivering the deployment of contract Overseas Security Managers (OSMs) and Intelligence Analysts (IAs) in the FCDO's highest risk Posts.
OSMs and IAs form critical components of the FCDO's overseas security structure: OSMs ensure that protective measures are in place for Post(s) security integrity, staff, premises and assets; and IAs are responsible for monitoring and assessing threats to our missions through information gathering and the analysis of a variety of information sources, intelligence, liaison and open-source material.
It is anticipated that the contract will commence in 2022. It will be a three year contract, with the options of extension of 12 months (a total of 4 years).
Please indicate your interest in delivering this requirement by registering on the FCDO portal at https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Address

King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
England

Email

kathy.ponteen@fco.gov.uk

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tender Background

About the Funding Agency

DFID - Department for International Development - is a United Kingdom government department responsible for administering overseas aid. The goal of the department is "to promote sustainable development and eliminate world poverty".

DfID's main programme areas of work are Education, Health, Social Services, Water Supply and Sanitation, Government and Civil Society, Environment Protection, Research, and Humanitarian Assistance.

 The Department for International Development has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) starting September 2020.

About the Sectors

Security & Peacebuilding

Focuses on strengthening safety and security systems while supporting conflict prevention, stabilization, and long-term peacebuilding efforts.


Key areas:
  • Security sector support and oversight mechanisms
  • Protection systems, surveillance, and access control
  • Risk reduction programs
  • Conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding initiatives

Locations

UK

The United Kingdom invests in rail modernization, renewable energy expansion, digital infrastructure, and regional transport connectivity to support economic growth. Major programs include high-speed rail development, offshore wind projects, and urban transit upgrades. Infrastructure financing combines public expenditure, private sector participation, and regulated asset models. Decarbonization targets, regional inequality, and productivity enhancement shape long-term infrastructure priorities.
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