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title: "The Provision Of Protocol Visits team and VIP Transport Contract"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE"
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# The Provision Of Protocol Visits team and VIP Transport Contract

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4439efd4-535e-44bc-b6b9-529554902d3b

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is planning to procure a VIP Chauffeur service under the title "The Provision Of Protocol Visits team and VIP Transport Contract." This contract, with a budget of £1,075,000, focuses on hiring passenger cars and possibly buses for official protocol activities, with delivery locations in London (postcode SW1A 2AH). The anticipated contract period runs from 15 December 2019 to 15 December 2024, with the tender currently in the planning stage. Further notices related to this procurement were published on 17 May 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering chauffeur and fleet management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as this contract has been designed with their participation in mind. Companies that can deliver reliable passenger car and coach services, particularly those well-versed in handling VIP clients, will be well-positioned to pursue this contract effectively.

## Notice

The VIP Chauffeur service provided by the successful supplier will be provided to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Protocol Directorate, as well as any other FCO Department with a business need for VIP Chauffeur Services. Additionally, the service will be provided for FCO Services (FCOS) - a trading fund of the FCO, which provides support and technical services across Government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87383ef-de98-4fb0-977a-f9e512d3fb68 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 May 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,075,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 29 May 2019 at 08:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87383ef-de98-4fb0-977a-f9e512d3fb68
- 17 May 2019 at 11:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87383ef-de98-4fb0-977a-f9e512d3fb68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87383ef-de98-4fb0-977a-f9e512d3fb68
  29th May 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

## Provenance

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