Tender

PROVISION OF CALL DOWN TAXI SERVICES TO THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KAMPALA

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 Aug 2025 at 07:06

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

18 Mar 2025 at 11:58

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, a central government public authority based in London, has issued a procurement process titled "Provision of Call Down Taxi Services to the British High Commission Kampala." This tender falls under the industry category of taxi services, with the planned service provision taking place in Uganda. Originally intended to remain open until 8th April 2025, this procurement has been withdrawn as of 22nd August 2025 due to all bids failing to meet the minimum evaluation criteria. The process was conducted using an open competition method, suitable for below-threshold procurements, characterised by electronic submission allowances.

This tender presented opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those offering taxi services, to expand their operations into the international market with a potential high-profile contract spanning 36 months, and an opportunity for renewal based on satisfactory performance. While the tender process was ultimately withdrawn, such opportunities are suited to transport service providers with capacity in a foreign operation, standards of service required by government entities, and those familiar with international procurement requirements. Business growth could have been realized through establishing a contract with a significant governmental body, thereby enhancing business credibility and opening avenues for further governmental collaborations. Despite the cancellation, monitoring similar opportunities and ensuring compliance with rigorous bid evaluations could lead to successful procurements in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF CALL DOWN TAXI SERVICES TO THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KAMPALA

Notice Description

PROVISION OF CALL DOWN TAXI SERVICES TO THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KAMPALA FOR A PRERIOD OF 36 MONTHS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension is based on satisfacroty supplier performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050679-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,203 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,203 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplierengagement@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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