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Provision of Transport Services for British Embassy in UAE Network

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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24 Sep 2024 at 02:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the tender process for the provision of transport services for the British Embassy network in the UAE, specifically covering Abu Dhabi and Dubai. This procurement, classified under the road transport services category (CPV code 60100000), has been awarded through an open procedure above the threshold. The awarded contract, valued at £70,000, commenced on 6th September 2024 and is set to conclude on 5th September 2025. The service delivery areas include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions, highlighting its extensive coverage. The final award of the contract was published on 24th September 2024.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in road transport services to expand their operations within the UK and internationally. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders in future, given the procurement method's openness to a wide array of bidders. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office's focus on comprehensive geographical service delivery offers significant business growth potential due to the diverse and expansive operational requirements. The awarded supplier, Indus Chauffeur Transports Agency LLC, exemplifies the capability and scale necessary to fulfil such contracts, demonstrating the high standards expected by the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

Provision of Transport Services for British Embassy in UAE Network

Notice Description

Provision of Transport Services for British Embassy in UAE Network (Abu Dhabi and Dubai).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1547d0a-059d-4771-8b60-08154dcb867c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2024 - 5 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDUS CHAUFFEUR TRANSPORTS AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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