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.
Total value (estimated)
- £295,000 excluding VAT
- £354,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 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)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
17 November 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Criteria | Quality | 60% |
| Commercial Criteria | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
N/A.
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