Tender

Provision of Travel Risk Management Service

FCDO SERVICES

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 19:39

Summary of the contracting process

The current tender process initiated by FCDO Services, a central government authority based in Milton Keynes, seeks providers for a Travel Risk Management Service. The tender, titled "Provision of Travel Risk Management Service," falls under the services category with an emphasis on software packages and information systems as well as travel management services. This procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, invites submissions by 1st June 2026, with an enquiry deadline set for 22nd May 2026. The anticipated service period spans from July 2026 to July 2029, with a potential extension for an additional year, reflecting its strategic importance in enhancing safety and security through comprehensive risk management capabilities in the UK and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in travel risk management, particularly those equipped with advanced communication systems and crisis management capabilities. Suitability criteria highlight an openness to SMEs, hence encouraging participation from a diverse range of firms that can offer technical and commercial solutions. With a contract value of up to £480,000, this opportunity not only promises substantial financial returns but also allows suppliers to establish valuable government partnerships that could lead to further business prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Travel Risk Management Service

Notice Description

FCDO Services (the Authority) invites tenders from Travel Risk Management Providers for a Travel Risk Management Service to enhance the safety and security of the Authority's officers and its eligible contractors The successful provider will configure, implement and deliver a successful Travel Risk Management System and associated services to both FCDO and FCDO Services The selected Travel Risk Management (TRM) service will assist the Authority in maintaining its operational service delivery objectives, whilst fulfilling its duty of care obligations to its staff and the general public. It should have both preventative and reactive capabilities, combining mass communications and a more targeted facility during incident and crisis management (i.e. assisting in the preservation of life, maintaining operational delivery, protecting assets and upholding the Authority's reputation).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract start date will be 21st July 2026 with an initial duration expiring 20th July 2029. There will be an option to extend this contract for a further period of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040756-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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