--- title: "Providing Outsourced Drivers Services to British High Commission in India" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6bd6bbd-87db-4f0e-b5e5-631f0e0cf5e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6bd6bbd-87db-4f0e-b5e5-631f0e0cf5e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6bd6bbd-87db-4f0e-b5e5-631f0e0cf5e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6bd6bbd-87db-4f0e-b5e5-631f0e0cf5e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2019-06-07" --- # Providing Outsourced Drivers Services to British High Commission in India Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6bd6bbd-87db-4f0e-b5e5-631f0e0cf5e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6bd6bbd-87db-4f0e-b5e5-631f0e0cf5e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6bd6bbd-87db-4f0e-b5e5-631f0e0cf5e7.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking bids for the provision of outsourced drivers services for the British High Commission in India. This opportunity, classified under human resources management consultancy services, is currently in the Tender stage and was officially published on 7th June 2019. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 27th June 2019, and the expected contract period spans from 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2021. The services will initially cater to operations in New Delhi, with potential extensions to other major cities in India, including Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in transport management, logistics, and driver services, particularly those with experience in managing large fleets and personnel in mission-critical environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability designation, which indicates an openness to a diverse range of providers. To be eligible, companies must register on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal and follow the specific application instructions detailed in the tender notice. ## Notice The objective of this contract is to obtain the services of an appropriate number of drivers and supervisors from a reputed, experienced, and professional contractor able to manage transport services expertly and efficiently to meet the business needs of BHC. BHC will have the option to extend this contract to Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and other network posts in India. Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 2553, ITT 3091 : Providing Outsourced Drivers Services to British High Commission in India How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79428867-60be-44df-9bec-52d864865645 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE | | Locality | NEW DELHI, INDIA | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2019 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79428867-60be-44df-9bec-52d864865645 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79428867-60be-44df-9bec-52d864865645 7th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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