Published date: 25 November 2024

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: 17 February 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Canvas items - 19212310

Location of contract

MK19 7BH

Value of contract

£0 to £3,500,000

Procurement reference

tender_471492/1428696

Published date

25 November 2024

Closing date

17 February 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

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

FCDO Services, as a trading fund of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has, as part of its remit, responsibility for the secure delivery of Diplomatic Mail and Commercial government shipments to approximately 280 Posts in 179 Countries and Islands around the world, a responsibility we have held for over 800 years.
The Diplomatic Bag plays a pivotal role in ensuring UK government foreign policy is implemented and that our people remain safe, motivated, and informed.

FCDO Services wishes to award a contract for the provision of Logistic Bags for the next three (3) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) extension periods of twelve (12) months each subject to satisfactory performance.

This is a Restricted tender. To access this tender, suppliers are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement with the Authority. Interested suppliers shall send an email to Corporate.ProfessionalServices@fcdo.gov.uk with the following details:
Company Name
Company number
Registered office address
Your email forms willingness to sign the NDA and participate in the tender. Once the NDA is signed, the supplier will then be invited to the tender on Jaggaer.

About the buyer

Address

Hanslope Park
Milton Keynes
MK19 7BH
England

Email

Corporate.ProfessionalServices@fcdo.gov.uk