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title: "Protocol Visits Team Transport Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe398a26-db89-406a-8c17-762e7b4b4967"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE"
published: "2018-09-07"
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# Protocol Visits Team Transport Contract

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe398a26-db89-406a-8c17-762e7b4b4967

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking vehicles for the "Protocol Visits Team Transport Contract" in the special-purpose road passenger-transport services category. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with the deadline for submission set for 15th October 2018. The contract is valued at £400,000 and will commence on 15th December 2018, lasting until 14th December 2022. Interested suppliers should note that the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of competitors to participate.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on chauffeur-driven transportation services, particularly those offering executive saloon cars and multi-purpose vehicles. Companies that specialise in providing transport for high-level visits or have capabilities in executive coaching services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, offering a chance to expand within a significant government contract.

## Notice

The requirement is predominantly for vehicles around high level visits arranged by the Protocol Directorate visits team. However the new tender should allow flexibility for use by other directorates if the need arises. The key requirements are: - Chauffeur driven executive Saloon cars (eg BMW) and Multi Purpose Vehicle (eg Mercedes Vianos) for Guest of Government Visits. - Supplier must also be able to provide executive coaches at no additional premium for booking. - Additional requirement for other chauffeur driven non executive saloon vehicles for our International Leaders Programme. - Drivers must be cleared to SC level - as per the existing contract with the incumbent supplier (Travelhire).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a22338-4ba7-4526-907f-bce0e5209c14 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2018 - 14 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2018 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a22338-4ba7-4526-907f-bce0e5209c14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a22338-4ba7-4526-907f-bce0e5209c14
  7th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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