Logistics Services for Accompanied Goods (Project Chaperone)
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£22.0m
Suppliers
16
Lots
4
Published
11 Jun 2026
Description
FCDO Services intends to establish a multi-lot Closed Framework for a maximum duration of four(4) years to suitably accredited, qualified and experienced 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. Suppliers awarded onto 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
Scope
- Reference
- XLYPA/056/25FW
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2030
- CPV classifications
- 601000006040000063110000
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Evaluation | — | quality | — |
| Commercial Evaluation | — | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details· 4 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£9.5m
Award date
31 May 2026
Contract start
30 Jun 2026
Contract end
30 Jun 2030
Lots · 4 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | America's | £2.0m | complete |
| 2 | Europe | £4.5m | complete |
| 3 | MEA | £6.0m | complete |
| 4 | Asia Pacific | £9.5m | complete |