Tender

Protocol Visits Team Transport Contract

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

07 Sep 2018 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking vehicles for the "Protocol Visits Team Transport Contract" in the special-purpose road passenger-transport services category. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with the deadline for submission set for 15th October 2018. The contract is valued at £400,000 and will commence on 15th December 2018, lasting until 14th December 2022. Interested suppliers should note that the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of competitors to participate.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on chauffeur-driven transportation services, particularly those offering executive saloon cars and multi-purpose vehicles. Companies that specialise in providing transport for high-level visits or have capabilities in executive coaching services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, offering a chance to expand within a significant government contract.

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Notice Title

Protocol Visits Team Transport Contract

Notice Description

The requirement is predominantly for vehicles around high level visits arranged by the Protocol Directorate visits team. However the new tender should allow flexibility for use by other directorates if the need arises. The key requirements are: - Chauffeur driven executive Saloon cars (eg BMW) and Multi Purpose Vehicle (eg Mercedes Vianos) for Guest of Government Visits. - Supplier must also be able to provide executive coaches at no additional premium for booking. - Additional requirement for other chauffeur driven non executive saloon vehicles for our International Leaders Programme. - Drivers must be cleared to SC level - as per the existing contract with the incumbent supplier (Travelhire).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a22338-4ba7-4526-907f-bce0e5209c14
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2018 - 14 Dec 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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