Tender

British Consulate-General San Francisco Driver / Chauffeur Service

BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL

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Tender

16 Mar 2018 at 00:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Consulate General is seeking bids for a Driver/Chauffeur Service, with the procurement process currently in the Tender stage. The contract, classified under the CPV code for the hire of passenger cars with drivers, has a budget ranging from £10,000 to £25,000. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 23 March 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018, lasting until 31 March 2019. This opportunity is relevant for service providers located within a three-hour radius of San Francisco, particularly those able to respond quickly to varying notice periods.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, especially those capable of providing reliable driver and vehicle services. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility in accommodating both short notice requests and longer-term arrangements would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms with prior experience in working with official or diplomatic entities may find their applications favourably viewed by the British Consulate General, enhancing their prospects for business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Consulate-General San Francisco Driver / Chauffeur Service

Notice Description

We will need a driver or chauffeur to conduct local business trips in our official vehicle within a three hour radius of San Francisco. The successful bidder should also be able to provide additional cars when necessary and be able to confirm arrangements within a reasonable notice period. We prefer to give three days to several weeks notice but the successful bidder will agree to work with us with as little as 24 hours' notice. Ideally we would have one individual primarily assigned to drive our official vehicle. Please describe how you will meet these minimum requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1502576-83f9-4ef3-acdf-38f65a9e39c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL
Contact Name
Phillip Huff
Contact Email
phillip.huff@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
14156171320

Buyer Location

Locality
SAN FRANCISCO
Postcode
S W1A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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