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title: "Provision of Hired Drivers Services to the British Embassy Berlin - CF"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
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# Provision of Hired Drivers Services to the British Embassy Berlin - CF

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddad4c98-c718-45b9-b6c4-147559923726

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Hired Drivers Services to the British Embassy Berlin - CF". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" (CPV code 60170000). The contract, valued at £317,532.51, spans from 13 October 2024 to 12 October 2026, with procurement starting on 15 July 2024. Services will be delivered to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method followed was an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of providing professional driver hire services. Companies specialising in chauffeur services, fleet management, and international driver operations would find this contract beneficial given its broad geographical scope and high value. The detailed requirements and extensions indicate further engagement potential, promoting long-term partnerships with the FCDO. Businesses that can demonstrate reliability, compliance with FCDO standards, and flexibility to operate across multiple regions will be well-suited to this tender.

## Notice

Hire of official drivers/chauffeurs to meet the needs of the British Embassy Berlin and its network. The original contract is for 24 months with 2 optional extensions of 24 and 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ab7230a-741c-4b6c-84b7-0f015bc7fa57 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £317,532 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £317,532 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ab7230a-741c-4b6c-84b7-0f015bc7fa57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ab7230a-741c-4b6c-84b7-0f015bc7fa57
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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