Open tender · United Kingdom · Services

Security Guarding Services for Vietnam Hanoi & Hoi Chi Min

British Council

British Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Security Guarding Services for Vietnam Hanoi & Hoi Chi Min”. Bids close on 19 October 2026, 12:00 BST; the estimated value is £250,000. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Security guarding for British Council offices and teaching centres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

The British Council intends to appoint a supplier under a service contract to provide security services for its offices and teaching centres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The scope covers onsite security personnel, access control, visitor management, patrolling and incident response, with shift-based coverage, plus staff management, supervision, training and backup resources. The estimated value is £250,000 excluding VAT, running from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, with a possible 12-month extension.

Key facts

Estimated value
£250,000
Contract period
1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, with a possible extension to 31 December 2030
How bids are judged
Social Value 10%, Technical 45%, Commercial 45%, after a completeness check, exclusion and conditions of participation assessment, and an unscored supplier interview and presentation
Published
21 Sep 2026

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