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title: "PROVISION OF CALL DOWN TAXI SERVICES TO THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KAMPALA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee6b"
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buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2025-08-22"
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# PROVISION OF CALL DOWN TAXI SERVICES TO THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KAMPALA

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee6b

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, a central government public authority based in London, has issued a procurement process titled "Provision of Call Down Taxi Services to the British High Commission Kampala." This tender falls under the industry category of taxi services, with the planned service provision taking place in Uganda. Originally intended to remain open until 8th April 2025, this procurement has been withdrawn as of 22nd August 2025 due to all bids failing to meet the minimum evaluation criteria. The process was conducted using an open competition method, suitable for below-threshold procurements, characterised by electronic submission allowances.

This tender presented opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those offering taxi services, to expand their operations into the international market with a potential high-profile contract spanning 36 months, and an opportunity for renewal based on satisfactory performance. While the tender process was ultimately withdrawn, such opportunities are suited to transport service providers with capacity in a foreign operation, standards of service required by government entities, and those familiar with international procurement requirements. Business growth could have been realized through establishing a contract with a significant governmental body, thereby enhancing business credibility and opening avenues for further governmental collaborations. Despite the cancellation, monitoring similar opportunities and ensuring compliance with rigorous bid evaluations could lead to successful procurements in the future.

## Notice

PROVISION OF CALL DOWN TAXI SERVICES TO THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KAMPALA FOR A PRERIOD OF 36 MONTHS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension is based on satisfacroty supplier performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050679-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,203 |
| Lots value | £41,203 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 07:06 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050679-2025
- 18 Mar 2025 at 11:58 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009878-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050679-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009878-2025
  18th March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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