Tender

TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR GUESTS OF GOVERNMENT VISITS

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a public procurement process titled "Transport Requirements for Guests of Government Visits". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically public road transport services, and is focused in London, with potential requirements extending across the UK. The tender is at the active stage and the contract period is set to commence from 16th January 2016, lasting until 15th January 2018. The tender was published on 4th September 2015, and the value of the contract is estimated at £200,000, with the procurement method classified as open.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to expand in the transport services sector, particularly those offering high-quality chauffeur services suited to VIP guests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Companies that excel in logistics, vehicle provision, and premium customer service will find themselves well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity in delivering services to government officials and dignitaries visiting the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR GUESTS OF GOVERNMENT VISITS

Notice Description

The Authority "Foreign & Commonwealth Office", has a requirement for the provision of high quality VIP Chauffeur Services for Official Visitors to the United Kingdom. The requirement will primarily originate within the London (M25) area, however may include visits and meetings around UK regions. The Service required includes the booking / reservation of individual requirements and the provision of both vehicles and drivers. Additional information: For more information and to access the tender documentation registration will be required at: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ Navigate to: TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR GUESTS OF GOVERNMENT VISITS - Project 660/ITT 858.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbe4ab5c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5896b21e-b0bf-43c1-b66b-ecbce9041357
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2016 - 15 Jan 2018 2-3 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 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

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