Planning

The Provision Of Protocol Visits team and VIP Transport Contract

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

29 May 2019 at 08:42

Planning

17 May 2019 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is planning to procure a VIP Chauffeur service under the title "The Provision Of Protocol Visits team and VIP Transport Contract." This contract, with a budget of £1,075,000, focuses on hiring passenger cars and possibly buses for official protocol activities, with delivery locations in London (postcode SW1A 2AH). The anticipated contract period runs from 15 December 2019 to 15 December 2024, with the tender currently in the planning stage. Further notices related to this procurement were published on 17 May 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering chauffeur and fleet management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as this contract has been designed with their participation in mind. Companies that can deliver reliable passenger car and coach services, particularly those well-versed in handling VIP clients, will be well-positioned to pursue this contract effectively.

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Notice Title

The Provision Of Protocol Visits team and VIP Transport Contract

Notice Description

The VIP Chauffeur service provided by the successful supplier will be provided to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Protocol Directorate, as well as any other FCO Department with a business need for VIP Chauffeur Services. Additionally, the service will be provided for FCO Services (FCOS) - a trading fund of the FCO, which provides support and technical services across Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4439efd4-535e-44bc-b6b9-529554902d3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87383ef-de98-4fb0-977a-f9e512d3fb68
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,075,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 May 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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
TLI London

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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