Planning

Logistics Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Planning

12 May 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by FCDO Services, a central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The contracting process, currently in the planning stage, involves the procurement of Logistics Services. This project is aimed at securing partners capable of delivering comprehensive shipping and freight support for diplomatic and commercial consignments within the UK and internationally. The industry categories encompassed include cargo handling, transport support services, and postal and courier services. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, and although the full scope and number of contracts are yet to be defined, the contractual period for the expected agreement spans from April 2028 to March 2032, with a future notification date set for March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in logistics, cargo handling, and transportation services to expand their reach by partnering with a government entity like FCDO Services. Companies capable of managing complex and varied consignment needs could benefit from this procurement, especially those equipped to offer both scheduled and ad-hoc services. The process provides a chance for experienced logistics firms to exhibit their capabilities in international shipping and handling under substantial government contracts, which can greatly enhance business growth and credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Logistics Services

Notice Description

FCDO Services require suitably qualified Logistics Services partners to deliver end-to-end shipping and freight support for diplomatic and commercial consignments within the UK and internationally. This requirement includes the handling and transportation of consignments of varying size, weight, and complexity. Services may be required on both an ad-hoc basis and in accordance with pre-defined schedules. At the time of publication of this notice, the Authority has not determined the number of contracts to be awarded, nor the full scope, scale, or duration of services required. These elements will be defined as the requirement develops and through pre-market engagement and subsequent procurement documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069660
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043322-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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

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