Published date: 25 October 2024

Withdrawn opportunity - This means that the contract has been withdrawn early. This could be due to a change of circumstances.


Closing: 28 October 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60170000

Location of contract

SW1A 2AH

Value of contract

£25,200,000

Procurement reference

tender_417098/1404428

Published date

25 October 2024

Closing date

28 October 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

3 March 2025

Contract end date

2 March 2027

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 FCDO's Protocol Directorate provides a comprehensive event management service organising meetings, conferences, summits and events throughout the UK, be it a meeting for 20, a reception for 200, or an International Summit for 2,000+. The service includes finding the right venue from Lancaster House to conference centres and hotels throughout the UK. The Team offer a full delegate management package and also take care of all the event arrangements. Services include arranging the venue, catering, transport, media facilities, ICT, audio-visual and printing. Throughout the event the Team provides a complete on-site event management service.

The requirement is to ensure the events run smoothly and professionally, the Authority requires the services of a managed ground transport services Supplier to support in the successful delivery of Government events. The Supplier should be experienced in facilitating the movement of VIPs and their delegations for high profile events. The Supplier will be required to participate in the planning, resourcing and operation of a fully functioning, detailed ground transport plan in order to achieve the objectives and requirements set out.

His Majesty's Government will frequently host major events in the United Kingdom which international Heads of State or Government are invited to attend. The FCDO's Protocol Directorate, Events Team is responsible for arranging all logistics in relation to such events and require a trusted managed ground transport service contractor to assist with the movement of VIPs, staff, media and other guests invited to attend. The number of major events is unknown but based on previously years we anticipate 2-3 events per year.

The FCDO's Protocol Directorate, Visits Team has a requirement for a high quality VIP Chauffeur Services for Official Visitors/Diplomats to the United Kingdom. The requirement will primarily originate within the London (M25) area, however may include visits and meetings around UK regions. The types of visits are described at Section 4.2 to 4.5 of this statement of requirements. The Service required includes the booking / reservation of individual requirements and the provision of both vehicles and SC cleared drivers.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Managed Ground Transport Services for Major Events and Diplomatic Services

  • Opportunity
  • Published 19 September 2024

About the buyer

Address

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
London
SW1A 2AH
England

Email

Commercial.Corporate@fcdo.gov.uk