Tender

Hired Driver Services for the British Embassy Brussels

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

12 Apr 2022 at 10:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking tenders for "Hired Driver Services for the British Embassy Brussels." This procurement, classified under the CPV code for hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver, is currently in the Tender stage with a deadline set for 19 May 2022. The contract will commence on 1 November 2022 and will be valid for three years, with the option for two additional one-year extensions. The services will be required across Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and the Netherlands, addressing the transport needs for senior staff and ministerial visitors with an emphasis on reliability and training of drivers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in chauffeur services, transport logistics, and vehicle hire. Companies that are able to provide a skilled and reliable base of drivers, as well as luxury vehicles, would find this an ideal opportunity to expand their service offerings. The contract's additional requirements for flexible hours, including evening and weekend services, further suggest that this could benefit businesses with a capacity to manage dynamic staffing needs and a fleet of vehicles suitable for high-profile clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hired Driver Services for the British Embassy Brussels

Notice Description

British Embassy Brussels is looking to retender the Hired Drivers services and the scope is the following: drivers and transport services for its senior staff and frequent Ministerial and VIP visitors. The contractor will be required to provide a fixed team of reliable and appropriately trained drivers, which the Embassy will manage to drive Embassy's vehicle fleet (including Armoured vehicles) for the day-to-day transport needs throughout Belgium, Luxembourg, France and the Netherlands. Additional chauffeurs should be able to be brought in to drive Embassy vehicles when needed and at relatively short notice. In addition, the contractor will be required to provide chauffeur-driven vehicles for any extra transport requirements and big events (including luxury minivans & buses). Additional hours of work, including evening, weekend and public holidays or requirements over and above normally stated business hours, will need to be managed as part of this contract. 3-year contract with optional 2 (1+1) annual extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e88c2829-ba83-45e9-bcd9-444c9d59b22c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 3-4 years
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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