Security Services France

British Council
Open procedure
5 February 2026 to 31 December 2027

Provision of static security guard services for British Council premises located in the Invalides area of Paris. The contract requires a single supplier to manage site security, ensuring consistent coverage and protection of the facility.

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Awarded value: £1.1m; As published
Published: 9 September 2025
Awarded: 20 January 2026; Actor Securite
Contract length: 23 months; Ends 31 December 2027

What the contract covers

Single supplier

Provision of professional static security guard services for corporate premises and office locations in Paris, France.

Guard manning services for British Council premises in the Invalides area in Paris
Security static services for British Council in France, in Paris locations

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Single supplier
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 23 months
Extensions: 12 months + 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run: 59 months
Contract dates: 5 February 2026 to 31 December 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79710000

Services in this contract

Guarding for UK embassies and offices abroadMain service£354k typicalStatic guard manning for British Council premises in Paris

Lifecycle

Published
9 September 2025
Contract awardedto Actor Securite
20 January 2026
Contract starts
5 February 2026
Contract ends
31 December 2027

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British Council

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Actor Securite

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/326878/security-services-france
Buyer reference: ocds-h6vhtk-0596a8
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0596a8
Last checked: 4 November 2026

British Council. Security Services France. Contract award, 9 September 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/326878/security-services-france (accessed 4 November 2026).