Tender

Providing Outsourced Drivers Services to British High Commission in India

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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09 Dec 2019 at 07:35

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Feb 2019 at 10:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for the provision of outsourced driver services for the British High Commission in India. This procurement, categorised under transport services, encompasses support for a fleet of cars and light vehicles in both New Delhi and Kolkata. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with submission deadlines set for 28 February 2019. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1 April 2019 and extend until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with experience in providing outsourced driving services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate operational competence in managing a vehicle fleet and ensuring seamless service delivery. Firms should also be prepared to meet the unique demands of working for the British High Commission, including the potential for irregular hours and supervisory responsibilities at the site.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Providing Outsourced Drivers Services to British High Commission in India

Notice Description

The British High Commission India requires the services of a professionally competent contractor able to provide and manage driving services to meet BHC's business needs. BHC operates a fleet of 27 Indian and imported cars and light vehicles, kept in full running condition to meet official transport demands of staff and visiting officials at Delhi. BDHC, Kolkata has 2 cars and one 2-wheeler at its disposal. The contractor will be required to handle transport services, including maintenance of vehicles, on a 7 day working basis for BHC, New Delhi and BDHC, Kolkata. Additional hours of work, including on public holidays, or requirements over and above normally stated business hours, will need to be managed as part of this contract. The contractor will be expected to provide on-site supervisor for the drivers at BHC, New Delhi. Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 2125, ITT 2864: Providing Outsourced Drivers Services to British High Commission in India How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afaa809e-b4bf-47ad-944a-ecf96541c63e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b601bb2-2908-4577-bc72-603d31520cbe
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Budhaditya Mukherjee
Contact Email
budhaditya.mukherjee@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHANTIPATH, 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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