--- title: "Project 27 - Provision of Global Logistics Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e5d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e5d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e5d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e5d3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FCDO SERVICES" published: "2021-09-28" --- # Project 27 - Provision of Global Logistics Services Buyer: FCDO SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e5d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e5d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e5d3.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Project 27 - Provision of Global Logistics Services" is being conducted by FCDO Services, aimed at providing logistics support for the Diplomatic Bag service essential for UK government operations abroad. This contract falls under the post and courier services industry category and is focused on both UK and international delivery solutions. Currently, the process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 29th October 2021. The procurement method is selective, allowing a restricted number of suppliers to participate, with a contract aimed to last an initial period of four years, along with the potential for three additional one-year extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and transport services, particularly those with expertise in multi-modal shipping and secure mail handling. Companies that provide integrated logistics solutions, including road, air, and sea transport, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can efficiently manage documentation and customs processes, while ensuring clarity in communication and ease of service, will find themselves as strong candidates to address the requirements outlined by FCDO Services. ## Notice FCDO Services currently delivers the Diplomatic Bag to 236 Posts in 179 Countries and Islands worldwide. Deliveries are either via our Accompanied or Unaccompanied service. FCDO Services organise, pack and manage the Diplomatic Bag service on behalf of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as well as other UK Government departments and agencies. There are two separate elements to the Diplomatic Bag Service, the Accompanied Bag and the Unaccompanied Bag. Both elements of the Diplomatic Bag service operate under the terms of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR) with Article 27 containing specific statements concerning the Diplomatic Bag. Coverage within the VCDR means that consignments held within diplomatic bags cannot be subject to inspection or scanning and cannot be opened or detained by local or national authorities. This contract is for a Global logistics services to support the requirements of the Diplomatic Bag services through a variety of transport mediums, via a multi modal approach providing enhanced and secure movements of mail and material around the globe. The contract requires the supplier to provide: * a fully integrated service; * door to door, port to port and for a small number of Posts door to airport services that has ease of use and clarity in communication * UK to Post, Post to UK and occasionally Post to Post services * simplified documentation management; * unaccompanied and commercial shipments; * Full scheduling capability; and * consolidated UK billing Contract is for an inital 4 year period with the option to extend 3 times, 12 months at a time. Quantity or scope: This is a single lot agreement for a single supplier . The contract will be for an initial 4 year period with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years in multiples of 12 month increments ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024163-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | FCDO SERVICES | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK19 7BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 60160000 - Mail transport by road - 60410000 - Scheduled air transport services - 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services - 60620000 - Transport by water of mail - 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services - 63521000 - Freight transport agency services - 63524000 - Transport document preparation services - 64100000 - Post and courier services - 64120000 - Courier services - 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services - 64121100 - Mail delivery services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024163-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.fcdoservices.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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