Published date: 7 September 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 15 October 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60130000

Location of contract

SW1A 2AH

Value of contract

£400,000

Procurement reference

tender_179495/699781

Published date

7 September 2018

Closing date

15 October 2018

Contract start date

15 December 2018

Contract end date

14 December 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

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).


About the buyer

Address

King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
England

Email

Chris.Lilley@fco.gov.uk