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Providing Car Hire Services to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in India

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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06 Feb 2025 at 06:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process to provide Car Hire Services in India. This service falls under the "Vehicle-fleet-support services" category (CPV code: 50111110). The contract spans multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under services, was a single tender action below the threshold and it involved a direct procurement method. The contract period starts on 1st November 2024 and ends on 31st July 2025, with the contract having been officially awarded on 1st November 2024, and published on 6th February 2025. The total contract value is GBP 40,270.70.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, providing car hire services to expand their operations and gain a prestigious client in the public sector. The involvement of multiple suppliers like Autoriders International Limited, K. T. C. (India) Limited, and Fab Cras Private Limited suggests a competitive environment and potential for subcontracting or partnership. Companies that specialise in fleet management, vehicle maintenance, and logistics support could substantially benefit from engaging in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Providing Car Hire Services to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in India

Notice Description

Providing Car Hire Services to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in India.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4dd107ed-e964-4b89-ba56-1b0fa65bf78a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f8ea2d-5dab-4ec0-a015-25550ba818fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,270 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,270 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Shristi Chaudhary
Contact Email
shristi.chaudhary@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI
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
3
Supplier Names

AUTORIDERS INTERNATIONAL

FAB CRAS

K. T. C. (INDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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