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Hired driver services for British Embassy in Paris

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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19 Jan 2021 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office in London was involved in an open tender process for "Hired driver services for the British Embassy in Paris." This procurement falls under the passenger transport services industry and was officially completed on January 19, 2021. The tender period concluded on November 20, 2020, and the contract was awarded for a total value of £160,323.28. The contract duration spans from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023, with services expected to be delivered across various international locations including the UK and other overseas territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped to provide professional driver arrangements in France. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the requirements of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office may find this an advantageous opportunity, given the demand for high-quality transport solutions associated with diplomatic entities and international business. Competitors should be prepared to offer services that align with the expectations of international clientele and possess the capability to operate in multiple jurisdictions.

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Notice Title

Hired driver services for British Embassy in Paris

Notice Description

Professional Hired Driver services in France for British Embassy Paris

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d6bff09-c4d3-4286-b3f3-03e4cb1c3310
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db9e6d1-708b-471b-9c90-e08ecfae55a6
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,323 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
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

AVIS CHAUFFEUR

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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