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ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034efc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
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# Not specified

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034efc

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## Summary

The FCDO Services in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender for Global Logistics Services to support their Diplomatic Bag services, which deliver to 236 Posts across 179 countries. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract valued at £70,000,000 signed on 9th May 2022. The procurement follows a selective method, aiming to engage suppliers that can provide integrated logistics solutions encompassing various transport mediums as per the specifications outlined in the contract, particularly complying with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for logistics and transportation businesses, particularly those specialised in multi-modal courier and freight services. Companies that can offer door-to-door and port-to-port delivery solutions, along with efficient documentation management and scheduling capacities, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. With a steep contract value and a wide operational scope, these services can enhance business growth for suppliers that align their offerings with the specific requirements of global diplomatic logistics.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018588-2022 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## Supplier

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

## 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

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2022 at 09:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018588-2022
- 6 Jul 2022 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018516-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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