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title: "The Provision of Ground Transport Services for VIPs, Delegates, Staff and Media"
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# The Provision of Ground Transport Services for VIPs, Delegates, Staff and Media

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7326d1e-eb36-4e39-8f49-6ca7e31c619d

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## Summary

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is responsible for a significant procurement titled "The Provision of Ground Transport Services for VIPs, Delegates, Staff and Media," aimed at supporting the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London, scheduled from 16 to 20 April 2018. This process is in the award stage, with a total contract value of £3,194,250. The tender was completed as of 3 January 2018, with the contract period commencing on 8 January and concluding on 7 June 2018. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, emphasising transparency and competition. The FCO intends to use an eTendering system for this procurement and reserves the right to utilise a reverse auction mechanism.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in ground transport services, particularly those with experience in providing reliable and secure transport for government and high-profile events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an opportune moment to engage, given the contract's suitability for such businesses. Vendors that can demonstrate a strong track record in timely and safe transportation, especially in urban settings like London, will be well-positioned to compete effectively and potentially grow their operations through successful bidding.

## Notice

The United Kingdom will host the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting from 16 - 20 April in London. This will be a high profile event where it is anticipated that up to 54 Heads of State or Government (plus spouses) and up to 54 Foreign Ministers (plus spouses) will attend. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is seeking an experienced transport ground transport services contractor(s) to facilitate the movement of VIPs, delegates, media and staff during the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The requirement is to ensure that all involved are transported in a safe, secure, convenient and timely manner throughout the five days of CHOGM itself, and the preparation period before hand. The operations will include transport to and from multiple airports. The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction. Invitation To Tender documents can be found on the FCO's e-procurement portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk (project_ 1269 / itt_2004)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4806efe1-4622-459b-8b6b-c319244e58a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 7 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,194,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,194,250 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TBR GLOBAL CHAUFFEURS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2018 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4806efe1-4622-459b-8b6b-c319244e58a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4806efe1-4622-459b-8b6b-c319244e58a3
  26th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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