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Provision of VIP Lounge at Heathrow Airport

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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06 Jan 2022 at 16:03

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05 Jan 2022 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a tender for the "Provision of VIP Lounge at Heathrow Airport". This procurement falls under the travel services category and involves the provision of VIP Suites for up to 50 movements at London Heathrow using private or commercial flights. The procurement process was initiated as a direct tender action below the threshold, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022. The award value is set at £100,000, with a tender period that ended on 31st August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the travel and hospitality sector, particularly those that can offer premium services within airport environments. Companies with experience in high-end service provision, event management, or airport lounges would be well-suited to engage in this market. The experiences gathered from this contract could pave the way for further collaborations within the expanding aviation industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of VIP Lounge at Heathrow Airport

Notice Description

Provision for the use of the VIP Suites, subject to availability and certain related services at London Heathrow for 50 FCDO movements using either private aircrafts or commercial flights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d409928b-d17b-4806-a5d5-b733519e79a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a41ca5c-2840-484a-a926-49380f04be5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEATHROW AIRPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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