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Provision of Hired Drivers Services to the British Embassy Berlin - CF

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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02 Oct 2024 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Hired Drivers Services to the British Embassy Berlin - CF". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" (CPV code 60170000). The contract, valued at £317,532.51, spans from 13 October 2024 to 12 October 2026, with procurement starting on 15 July 2024. Services will be delivered to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method followed was an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of providing professional driver hire services. Companies specialising in chauffeur services, fleet management, and international driver operations would find this contract beneficial given its broad geographical scope and high value. The detailed requirements and extensions indicate further engagement potential, promoting long-term partnerships with the FCDO. Businesses that can demonstrate reliability, compliance with FCDO standards, and flexibility to operate across multiple regions will be well-suited to this tender.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hired Drivers Services to the British Embassy Berlin - CF

Notice Description

Hire of official drivers/chauffeurs to meet the needs of the British Embassy Berlin and its network. The original contract is for 24 months with 2 optional extensions of 24 and 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddad4c98-c718-45b9-b6c4-147559923726
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ab7230a-741c-4b6c-84b7-0f015bc7fa57
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£317,532 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£317,532 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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
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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