--- title: "Project 27 - Provision of Global Logistics Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1597112b-1ecb-41a3-9ffa-e47258ca95d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1597112b-1ecb-41a3-9ffa-e47258ca95d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1597112b-1ecb-41a3-9ffa-e47258ca95d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1597112b-1ecb-41a3-9ffa-e47258ca95d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FCDO SERVICES" published: "2021-09-28" --- # Project 27 - Provision of Global Logistics Services Buyer: FCDO SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1597112b-1ecb-41a3-9ffa-e47258ca95d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1597112b-1ecb-41a3-9ffa-e47258ca95d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1597112b-1ecb-41a3-9ffa-e47258ca95d4.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Project 27 - Provision of Global Logistics Services" is being organised by FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England. This project falls under the post and courier services industry category and is currently in the tender stage. The tender was published on 28th September 2021 and has a submission deadline set for 29th October 2021. The contract duration is four years, starting from 1st February 2022, with an option to extend for an additional three years. The estimated total contract value is £70,000,000, with a minimum value of £40,000,000, and the procurement process will follow a restricted method. This tender presents significant opportunities for logistics and courier service providers, particularly those with experience in global transport and the ability to handle diplomatic services. Companies that excel in integrated service provision, including door-to-door and port-to-port transport solutions, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, businesses capable of managing complex documentation and schedules can position themselves favourably, given the specific requirements of the Diplomatic Bag service outlined in this procurement. ## Notice 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 Contract awarded will be for the duration of 4 years with the option to extend 3 x 12 months Additional information: Email - FCDOServicesProject27@fco.gov.uk to request instructions and the required NDA agreement to access the tender documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cb2d7e-1e77-4fd9-b23f-2e15466eaada | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Restricted | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 30 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FCDO SERVICES | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | MK19 7HB | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64100000 - Post and courier services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2021 at 21:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cb2d7e-1e77-4fd9-b23f-2e15466eaada ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cb2d7e-1e77-4fd9-b23f-2e15466eaada 28th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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