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FCDO SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The FCDO Services in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender for Global Logistics Services to support their Diplomatic Bag services, which deliver to 236 Posts across 179 countries. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract valued at £70,000,000 signed on 9th May 2022. The procurement follows a selective method, aiming to engage suppliers that can provide integrated logistics solutions encompassing various transport mediums as per the specifications outlined in the contract, particularly complying with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for logistics and transportation businesses, particularly those specialised in multi-modal courier and freight services. Companies that can offer door-to-door and port-to-port delivery solutions, along with efficient documentation management and scheduling capacities, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. With a steep contract value and a wide operational scope, these services can enhance business growth for suppliers that align their offerings with the specific requirements of global diplomatic logistics.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034efc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018588-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS

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