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title: "The Provision Of Protocol Visits team and VIP Transport Contract"
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# The Provision Of Protocol Visits team and VIP Transport Contract

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0a0b98a-ff63-454b-bd28-4387963d839c

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has completed the procurement process for the provision of VIP Chauffeur Services as part of the "Provision Of Protocol Visits team and VIP Transport Contract." The contract, valued at £1,075,000, is classified under road transport services and is primarily located in the London area, although it may include services across other UK regions. The contract period runs from 14 December 2019 to 13 December 2022. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 21 June 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation and chauffeur services. Companies that excel in providing high-quality, reliable transport solutions for high-profile clients will find this contract aligned with their capabilities. Given the prestigious nature of the client, those with experience in the VIP services sector and a strong operational base in London will be particularly well-positioned to compete.

## Notice

1.1 The Authority "Foreign & Commonwealth Office," has a requirement for the provision of high quality VIP Chauffeur Services for Official Visitors to the United Kingdom. The requirement will primarily originate within the London (M25) area, however may include visits and meetings around UK regions. The Service required includes the booking / reservation of individual requirements and the provision of both vehicles and drivers. 1.2 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/2fea2c82-9aa9-497b-b748-62b4cadffde2 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2019 - 13 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2019 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fea2c82-9aa9-497b-b748-62b4cadffde2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fea2c82-9aa9-497b-b748-62b4cadffde2
  10th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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