Scope
Reference
XLYPA/056/25FW
Description
FCDO Services is seeking to establish a framework of selected suppliers to provide global freight forwarding services
FCDO Services is responsible for the provision of the Accompanied Diplomatic Bag (ADB) service. This service involves the movement of goods accompanied by a nominated Government Officer. The service is delivered typically on a Port to Port basis, although Port to Door may be required.
The Suppliers on the framework will be responsible for:
- Securing and facilitating bookings for consignments of any size and weight
- Facilitation of airside Authority witness loading
- Preparation of export and import declarations
- Arranging customs clearance
- Providing handling equipment if required
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £22,000,000 excluding VAT
- £26,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Services to enable air freight forwarding covering any part of the movement lifecycle including changes to customs clearance, air freight regulations and access to the required destinations
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 63110000 - Cargo handling services
Lot 1. America's
Description
Services to/from/within the America's region
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Europe
Description
Services to/from/within the Europe region
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,500,000 excluding VAT
- £5,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. MEA
Description
Services to/from/within the Middle East Africa (MEA) region
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Asia Pacific
Description
Services to/from/within the Asia Pacific region
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,500,000 excluding VAT
- £11,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
18
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The Framework will consist of four (4) Lots
Lot 1 - America's
Lot 2 - Europe
Lot 3 - MEA
Lot 4 - Asia Pacific
Tenderers can bid for multiple Lots under the Framework
Each Lot will have a limit on the number of awarded Suppliers:
Lots 1-3 - Suppliers x4 (Per Lot)
Lot 4 - Suppliers x6
The term of the Framework is four (4) years as permitted under the Procurement Act 2023 - 47 (1) (b)
Call-off contracts under the framework will be awarded via further competition
Prices are determined by a rate card which will set the maximum that can be submitted by a supplier under a further competition. Each lot will have it's own rate card
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
10 February 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Clarification questions and tenders must be submitted via the e-sourcing portal Jaggaer
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
itt_7385 - Logistics Services for Accompanied Goods (Project Chaperone)
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Technical Evaluation | Quality |
| Commercial Evaluation | Price |
Weighting description
Price per Quality Point (PQP). Detailed in the ITT Pack
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Open procedure (above threshold). Procedure has changed since the UK1: Pipeline notice was published
Documents
Associated tender documents
Jaggaer Instructions - Supplier Profile and ITT Access.pdf
Instructions on how to register on the FCDO Services e-sourcing portal Jaggaer and access the ITT pack
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Tenderers can access the ITT pack through the FCDO Services e-sourcing tool Jaggaer
https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Access to the ITT pack is free of charge. Registration will be required for suppliers without a current Jaggaer profile
Tenderers can locate the ITT pack under opportunity 'itt_7385 - Logistics Services for Accompanied Goods (Project Chaperone)'
Submissions will only be accepted via the e-procurement portal
Contracting authority
FCDO Services
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-4666-VHHJ
Hanslope Park
Milton Keynes
MK19 7BH
United Kingdom
Email: purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.fcdoservices.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Organisation type: Public authority - central government