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Logistics Services for Accompanied Goods (Project Chaperone)

FCDO Services

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: FCDO Services

Buyer Address: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, UKJ12, MK19 7BH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
22000000.0 GBP
Gross: 26400000 GBP
Published
23 Dec 2025, 13:18
Deadline
10 Feb 2026, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60100000 - Road transport services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085837-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: America's

Lot Description: Services to/from/within the America's region

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: 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

Lot 1 Value: GBP 2,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 2,400,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Evaluation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial Evaluation

Lot Title: Europe

Lot Description: Services to/from/within the Europe region

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: 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

Lot 2 Value: GBP 4,500,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 5,400,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Evaluation

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Commercial Evaluation

Lot Title: MEA

Lot Description: Services to/from/within the Middle East Africa (MEA) region

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Has Options: Yes

Lot 3 Options: 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

Lot 3 Value: GBP 6,000,000

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 7,200,000

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Evaluation

Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Commercial Evaluation

Lot Title: Asia Pacific

Lot Description: Services to/from/within the Asia Pacific region

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Has Options: Yes

Lot 4 Options: 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

Lot 4 Value: GBP 9,500,000

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 11,400,000

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 4 Contract End: 2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Evaluation

Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Commercial Evaluation

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Instructions on how to register on the FCDO Services e-sourcing portal Jaggaer and access the ITT pack

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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