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Provision of taxi services at the British High Commission - Dar es Salaam

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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14 Aug 2025 at 07:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office involved the provision of taxi services at the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam. This procurement process, classified under the 'services' category with a focus on 'taxi services', was conducted via an open procedure below the threshold. The award stage was completed, with Sky Link Rent a car being the successful supplier. The contract period extends from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, and the tender process concluded on 17th January 2025. The transaction was valued at £93,600 GBP, with the contract being officially awarded on 24th July 2025.

This tender offered substantial business opportunities in the transportation sector, particularly for large-scale companies capable of delivering taxi services in and around Dar es Salaam. Although it was not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, larger service providers could benefit significantly from securing contracts with a governmental body, enhancing their portfolio and showcasing their capability in dealing with international clients. Businesses with a strong operational presence in the region and a comprehensive service package were well-suited to compete for this tender, given the scope and requirements of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of taxi services at the British High Commission - Dar es Salaam

Notice Description

Provision of taxi services at the British High Commission - Dar es Salaam

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc52e965-fdde-4a87-9eb7-0bf602a8ade8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4af70e9-95ad-4a1a-84d2-b949f9bfbd6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

SKY LINK RENT A CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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