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Fleet Car for the British Embassy Helsinki

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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02 Jan 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, has completed a contract for the procurement of a fleet car for the British Embassy in Helsinki. The procurement process, which falls under the industry category of motor vehicles, was initiated using a limited method below the competitive threshold. The contract was awarded to K-Auto Helsinki, with the procurement focusing on goods. Key dates include the contract period from 17th December 2025 to 16th December 2027, with the award status marked as active as of 2nd January 2026.

This contract presents unique opportunities for businesses involved in the automotive sector, especially those specialising in fleet and motor vehicles. Firms similar in scale to SMEs would find this tender favourable given the limited competition environment and the specific requirements for embassy support vehicles, such as VIP transport and daily office operations. Businesses looking to expand their presence in international markets and engage with UK central government contracts may find this opportunity beneficial.

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Notice Title

Fleet Car for the British Embassy Helsinki

Notice Description

Fleet Car for the British Embassy Helsinki (a minivan for daily office support, VIP transport and transporting goods/supplies).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05feaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000019-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,056 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

K-AUTO HELSINKI

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