This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2022 at 14:12

Tender

07 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Planning

17 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking a supplier for the "One HMG Movement of Personal Effects" contract. The contract involves providing heavy baggage, unaccompanied air freight, and car freight services to various UK government departments and regional assemblies. The contract was awarded on May 18, 2022, with a total value of £96,000,000. The contract covers movement services between specified establishments in the UK and overseas, with estimated annual moves of 1200-2200 for personal effects, 800-1800 for unaccompanied air freight, and 0-120 for personal vehicles.

This procurement opportunity presents a substantial business opportunity for companies specializing in employee relocation services. The contract involves a range of services supporting the movement of personal belongings and vehicles to and from overseas posts, offering potential growth for businesses in the relocation sector. Various UK government departments, including the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, Home Office, and National Crime Agency, are among the contracting authorities authorised to participate in the contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

One HMG Movement of Personal Effects Contract

Notice Description

The requirement is for the Provision of Heavy Baggage, Unaccompanied Air Freight (UAF) and Car Freight to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Partner's Across Government (PAG's).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement details the current Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Partners across Government (PAGs) (collectively known as the Authority) requirements for the movement of personal belongings and vehicles between specified establishments in the UK and Overseas. The contract will be open for all UK Government departments and regional assemblies to join. An indicative list of these are below : Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), FCDO Services (FCDOS), British Council, Department for Transport, Home Office (HO), Home Office - Border Force, Home Office - Counter Terrorism Unit , Medical Research Council, National Crime Agency (NCA), Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Welsh Government, Metropolitan Police, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Department of Work & Pensions, HM Treasury, HMRC, Ministry of Justice, NI Government, Public Health England (PHE), Scottish Government, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) ,Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Office of National Statistics (ONS), House of Commons, Defence Academy, CEFAS, Food Standards Agency, Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and the Department for Health. The contractor should be aware that not all departments will join the contract from 1st September 2022; some may join at a later date. Departments joining at a later date will benefit from the agreed contracted rates. Each PAG will be responsible for payments to the contractor in relation to services used under the contract by its employees. The Authority is responsible for the provision of a variety of services to support the postings of HMG staff including Diplomatic Staff overseas. This includes the movement of personal belongings and vehicles to and from overseas Posts. The Contractor will provide the comprehensive services necessary for the safe, expeditious and satisfactory removal of the Personal Effects, UAF and Personal Vehicles sent by the Authority, by airfreight, road and sea freight from the UK to Posts, from Posts to the UK and from Posts to other Posts in accordance with the rules and regulations set out in the relevant PAG/FCDO Guidance. The estimated moves annually in each category are: Personal Effects 1200 - 2200 UAF 800 - 1800 Personal Vehicles 0 - 120 These figures may be subject to change. All organisations post officers abroad in different ways and at different times. This will provide a challenge for the Contractor in the provision and delivery of the movement of personal effects. The need to manage individuals who travel abroad at short notice combined with the requirements of families posted to remote diplomatic missions will provide the Contractor with an exciting opportunity to develop a high quality and effective level of service. Additional information: N/A

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions available after the initial contract period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029ccc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024456-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79613000 - Employee relocation services

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
18 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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 2PA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PICKFORDS MOVE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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