Scope
Description
This tender involves the hiring of vehicles along with professional drivers (chauffeurs) to provide transportation services. The service provider will supply well-maintained vehicles and qualified drivers to meet the transportation needs of the British Embassy in Paris, France.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £291,917.53 excluding VAT
- £350,301.04 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
26 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be extended if BE Paris is satisfied with the services and if KPIs are met.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| All drivers must wear a sober, dark coloured suit, shirt and tie while on duty |
| All drivers must be punctual and report on duty as per requested timings |
| Vehicles must be unmarked (no logos, badges etc.), clean and undamaged with any last minute/ any fault promptly reported to BE |
| Drivers must report any accidents/ damage to BE property immediately - followed by a written statement including photos of the damage (within 24 hours) |
| Drivers must obey traffic regulations at all times and will themselves be responsible for any offences - these include but are not limited to speeding (other than in a police escorted convoy), bus... |
| The contractor must ensure an equally qualified and capable relief driver/ supervisor to replace staff not available for an allotted duty |
| All contractor staff must abide by other terms and conditions as laid down in the contract and driver charter |
| Drivers must maintain the required standards of training, fitness and requisite security clearance trhoughout. The Contractor must provide the Authority with a copy of the training plan and log, and... |
| The contractor must ensure that all drivers have the required valid driving licence and confirm in writing at least once per year |
| Drivers must carry a placard to receive official visitors from the airport and wait at the agreed place |
| All issues of Health and Safety that could cause concern should be reported to BE within 24 hours |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
GRANDE REMISE LOCATION
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGH-1393-LJMV
105 RUE DE LOURMEL
PARIS
75015
France
Email: chauffeur@avischauffeur.fr
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Email: commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government