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title: "12 month extension to Global Logistics Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fd3e"
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buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2021-12-03"
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# 12 month extension to Global Logistics Agreement

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fd3e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FCDO Services, a UK government agency based in Milton Keynes, which is extending its Global Logistics Agreement (GLA) with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Ltd by 12 months. This contract falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on post and courier services, and is linked to the delivery of diplomatic mail to 236 posts across 179 countries. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication, necessitated by adjustments due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and is currently at the award stage with the contract period running since July 22, 2021.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for logistics and courier companies adept in handling international shipping and secure mail delivery. Given the complexity and scale of services required, businesses that can demonstrate capacity for integrated logistics solutions, efficient documentation management, and expertise in multimodal transport will be well-positioned to engage in future procurement activities. This extension allows potential contenders to prepare for upcoming tenders, particularly those interested in supporting government departments and agencies in handling vital logistics operations.

## Notice

extension of FCDO Services' existing Global Logistics Agreement (GLA) with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Ltd. The GLA is being extended by one year under regulation 16(1)(d)(i) of The Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations and following VEAT publication Ref 448076-2020

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of 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. This contract suppoprts the service 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;

### Procurement Information

FCDO Services had planned to launch a procurement process in 2020 for a new logistics contract commencing in July 2021. However, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was necessary to extend the existing GLA. The pandemic led to: (a) volatility in the air-cargo market ; (b) a need for FCDO Services to reconsider the contract requirements in the medium to long term given the climate; and (c) FCDO Services needing to divert personnel away from the procurement process to restart and recover its logistics operations. This meant FCDO Services was not in a position to confirm its service requirements for a new contract. The new procurement commenced in Sept 2021 (FTS ref 2021/S 000-024163) to replace this agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030151-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030151-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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