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Project 27 - Provision of Global Logistics Services

FCDO Services

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28 Sep 2021 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Project 27 - Provision of Global Logistics Services" is being conducted by FCDO Services, aimed at providing logistics support for the Diplomatic Bag service essential for UK government operations abroad. This contract falls under the post and courier services industry category and is focused on both UK and international delivery solutions. Currently, the process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 29th October 2021. The procurement method is selective, allowing a restricted number of suppliers to participate, with a contract aimed to last an initial period of four years, along with the potential for three additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and transport services, particularly those with expertise in multi-modal shipping and secure mail handling. Companies that provide integrated logistics solutions, including road, air, and sea transport, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can efficiently manage documentation and customs processes, while ensuring clarity in communication and ease of service, will find themselves as strong candidates to address the requirements outlined by FCDO Services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project 27 - Provision of Global Logistics Services

Notice Description

FCDO Services currently delivers the Diplomatic Bag to 236 Posts in 179 Countries and Islands worldwide. Deliveries are either via our Accompanied or Unaccompanied service. FCDO Services organise, pack and manage the Diplomatic Bag service on behalf of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as well as other UK Government departments and agencies. There are two separate elements to the Diplomatic Bag Service, the Accompanied Bag and the Unaccompanied Bag. Both elements of the Diplomatic Bag service operate under the terms of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR) with Article 27 containing specific statements concerning the Diplomatic Bag. Coverage within the VCDR means that consignments held within diplomatic bags cannot be subject to inspection or scanning and cannot be opened or detained by local or national authorities. This contract is for a Global logistics services to support the requirements of the Diplomatic Bag services through a variety of transport mediums, via a multi modal approach providing enhanced and secure movements of mail and material around the globe. The contract requires the supplier to provide: * a fully integrated service; * door to door, port to port and for a small number of Posts door to airport services that has ease of use and clarity in communication * UK to Post, Post to UK and occasionally Post to Post services * simplified documentation management; * unaccompanied and commercial shipments; * Full scheduling capability; and * consolidated UK billing Contract is for an inital 4 year period with the option to extend 3 times, 12 months at a time. Quantity or scope: This is a single lot agreement for a single supplier . The contract will be for an initial 4 year period with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years in multiples of 12 month increments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e5d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024163-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

60160000 - Mail transport by road

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services

60620000 - Transport by water of mail

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

63524000 - Transport document preparation services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

64121100 - Mail delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

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