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Published 25 Aug 2026, 16:39 BST
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Logistics Services for Accompanied Goods (Project Chaperone) - 001

services
SME eligible
Framework
Above threshold
Competitive flexible procedure
Air transport services
Cargo handling services
Road transport services
Published value
£22,000,000
≈ £5,496,235 / year
Submission deadline
10 Feb 2026, 14:00 GMT
Closed
Clarification Cut-Off
16 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Tender enquiry deadline · 4 lots
Contract duration
4 yrs (with extension options)
Starts 1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
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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)

What is being bought & procurement scope

Procurement Scope & Specification
Tenderline summary generated from the published notice
Executive Summary: FCDO Services: "Logistics Services for Accompanied Goods (Project Chaperone) - 001". Published status: complete. Published value: £22,000,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 10 Feb 2026, 14:00 GMT. Published submission portal: fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk.
Official Requirement Description:
FCDO Services intends to award a Call-Off Contract under the Logistics Services for Accompanied Goods (Project Chaperone) framework (XLYPA/056/25FW) to provide freight forwarding services in specified locations 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.

Lots and requirements (4)

Procurement Structure
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    America's
    complete
    Options
    Published value£2,000,000
    The source published no individual title or description for this lot.
    Contract period:
    1 Apr 2026 — 31 Mar 2030 (4 yrs)
    Eligibility:
    Not published
    Options / extension:
    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 · #2
    Europe
    complete
    Options
    Published value£4,500,000
    The source published no individual title or description for this lot.
    Contract period:
    1 Apr 2026 — 31 Mar 2030 (4 yrs)
    Eligibility:
    Not published
    Options / extension:
    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 · #3
    MEA
    complete
    Options
    Published value£6,000,000
    The source published no individual title or description for this lot.
    Contract period:
    1 Apr 2026 — 31 Mar 2030 (4 yrs)
    Eligibility:
    Not published
    Options / extension:
    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 · #4
    Asia Pacific
    complete
    Options
    Published value£9,500,000
    The source published no individual title or description for this lot.
    Contract period:
    1 Apr 2026 — 31 Mar 2030 (4 yrs)
    Eligibility:
    Not published
    Options / extension:
    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

Qualification snapshot & criteria

Go / No-Go Decision Box
Criteria & entry requirements
Evaluation weighting
Award criteria weighting not published in structured data — consult the tender pack documents.
Incumbent & Market Position
Repeat Winner in Category (60)HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LIMITED5 repeat awards retained in category
Entry requirements & qualification
  • Turnover Benchmark
    Guideline requirement: ~£10,992,471 annual turnover.Per Cabinet Office EFS 2026 & Sourcing Playbook: general proportionality cap (~2× run-rate), not an automatic disqualifier.
  • Insurance Commitments (No Upfront Purchase Needed)
    Standard public thresholds: Employer Liability (£5m), Public Liability (£5m-£10m), Professional Indemnity (£1m-£5m).✓ Commitment required upon award only — no upfront policy purchase needed to bid
  • Accreditations & Security Vetting
    Check tender pack for Cyber Essentials Plus (PPN 014 risk-proportional), ISO 27001/9001, and BPSS / SC security clearance requirements for named delivery personnel.
  • Contract Duration & Term OptionsExpected duration: 4 yrs (with extension options)
  • Source: Cabinet Office Sourcing Playbook & EFS Guidance.

    Buyer track record & authority intelligence: FCDO Services

    Rolling 24 months
    Derived from OCDS data
    Published track record for FCDO Services. These figures describe rolling 24 months, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
    Avg price drop
    Not availableEarly / insufficient sample
    Requires 5 comparable published awards
    Competition Density
    4Bids / Report (median)
    Single-bidder rate: 0%
    Supplier Concentration
    No estimate
    Insufficient attributable awardsEarly evidence: fewer than 3 attributable awards
    Published spend
    Check noticePublished terms
    Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract.
    Methodology & coverage notes (5 active published awards)
    Coverage: 5 active published awards; 1 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.

    Sector Market Benchmark & Opportunity Radar

    CPV 60 · UK Sector Analysis
    Observed CPV-sector evidence
    Suitable for SMEs
    Prepared 8 Sept 2026, 06:57 BST
    Observed CPV-sector evidence where it exists, with clearly labelled UK all-sector context for sparse fields; this is market context, not a bid forecast.
    Median Winning Discount
    0.05%
    CPV sector evidence · 37 comparable price observations
    Typical Bids Received
    8reported bids
    CPV sector evidence · 13,704 published bid reports
    Decision Velocity
    110 days
    This procedure: deadline to published award
    Notice Stability
    6 updates
    2 deadline changes
    Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 60)
    Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
    Supplier
    Awards won
    Total awarded value
    Avg. winning discount
    557 contracts£2,202,143At ceiling / not disclosed
    418 contracts£156,611,853At ceiling / not disclosed
    416 contracts£129,939,716At ceiling / not disclosed
    340 contracts£1,423,566At ceiling / not disclosed
    327 contracts£34,310,367At ceiling / not disclosed
    318 contracts£157,205At ceiling / not disclosed
    263 contracts£16,077At ceiling / not disclosed
    209 contracts£133,783,382At ceiling / not disclosed
    205 contracts£93,861,905At ceiling / not disclosed
    200 contracts£65,385,592At ceiling / not disclosed
    Comparable Published Opportunities & Re-tender Precedents
    Ranked by multi-factor similarity score
    Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They serve as research precedents for contract scoping, specifications, and previous awardees.
    Published procedure
    Published value
    Matching evidence
    Provision of Worldwide Conveyance Services of HM Forces MailMinistry of Defence · 8 Sept 2026, 11:24 BST
    £12,060,000
    same CPV family
    similar value band
    UK1 - Pipeline Notice -715933488 IBESMinistry of Defence · 28 Aug 2026, 16:49 BST
    £37,000,000
    same CPV family
    similar value band
    £100,000,000
    same CPV family
    similar value band
    Phoenix 3 Quoted Rental Framework: Transport ServicesDefence Equipment and Support · 4 Sept 2026, 08:19 BST
    £145,000,000
    same CPV family
    similar value band
    701712461 - CSAT Phase 1 MCNMinistry of Defence · 28 Aug 2026, 16:56 BST
    £150,000,000
    same CPV family
    similar value band
    Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Empirical OCDS facts and cross-sector percentiles; missing fields remain unrecorded.SME Friendly Qualification Criteria

    Procedure terms & legal framework

    Procedure methodCompetitive flexible procedureLegal basis
    UKPGA · 2023/54
    Procurement Act 2023
    Procurement categoryservices
    Notice statuscompleteProcurement threshold
    Above threshold
    (FTS publication)
    Regulatory regimeStandard commercial regime
    Commercial structureFramework agreementCompetition typeCompetitive procedureGPA WTO coveredUnspecified in notice
    Recurring procurementNo (One-off requirement)First published25 Aug 2026, 16:39 BSTLast source update25 Aug 2026, 16:39 BST
    Award evaluation windowSubmission end — 6 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMTEstimated future notice1 Sept 2025, 23:59 BSTClassification (CPV)Air transport services, Cargo handling services, Road transport services
    Delivery areaLocation not published
    Official Registry OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0512c5

    How to participate & submission route

    Authorized E-Sourcing Portal
    Supplier login required
    Online submission allowed
    Language: EN
    Open official portal workspace ↗
    Access & Registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
    Expression of interest (EOI)Tender submission deadline
    10 Feb 2026, 14:00 GMT
    Clarification deadline
    16 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
    Submission channelOfficial e-sourcing portalElectronic submissionAllowedAccepted languagesen
    Participation feeFree of charge (Open access)
    Detailed Submission Instructions & Authority Contacts
    From official release
    Clarification questions and tenders must be submitted via the e-sourcing portal Jaggaer fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html itt_7385 - Logistics Services for Accompanied Goods (Project Chaperone)
    Timeline
    1. Pipeline notice
      23 Jun 2025, 14:24 BST
    2. Pipeline notice
      14 May 2025, 10:50 BST
    3. Procedure published
      25 Aug 2026, 16:39 BST
    4. engagement
      17 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST · scheduled
      The pre-market engagement will consist of a questionnaire to be completed by interested suppliers. The Authority may request a follow-up Teams call with some suppliers to discuss further any themes of interest highlighted in their initial response. To request a questionnaire please email [email protected] making sure you include the Procurement Title, Reference and mention of this notice.
    5. Clarification deadline
      16 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
    6. Submission deadline
      10 Feb 2026, 14:00 GMT
    7. Award active
      24 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · £120,000
    8. Award active
      1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £9,500,000
    9. Award active
      1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £6,000,000
    10. Award active
      1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £4,500,000
    11. Award active
      1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £2,000,000

    Commercial outcome and contract awards

    Awards (5)
    HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LIMITED
    £120,000 · 24 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · active · lots 1
    Assessment summaries issued: 25 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
    DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED, HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LIMITED, KUEHNE + NAGEL LIMITED, time:matters Netherlands B.V.
    £9,500,000 · 1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active · lots 4
    Assessment summaries issued: 11 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
    DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED, HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LIMITED, KUEHNE + NAGEL LIMITED, time:matters Netherlands B.V.
    £6,000,000 · 1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active · lots 3
    Assessment summaries issued: 11 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
    DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED, HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LIMITED, KUEHNE + NAGEL LIMITED, time:matters Netherlands B.V.
    £4,500,000 · 1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active · lots 2
    Assessment summaries issued: 11 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
    DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED, HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LIMITED, KUEHNE + NAGEL LIMITED, time:matters Netherlands B.V.
    £2,000,000 · 1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active · lots 1
    Assessment summaries issued: 11 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
    Contracts (0)No contract published
    Bid statistics
    bids: 4 (lot 1)
    finalStageBids: 4 (lot 1)
    finalStageBids: 7 (lot 1)
    smeFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 1)
    smeFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 1)
    vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 1)
    vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 1)
    finalStageBids: 7 (lot 2)
    smeFinalStageBids: 2 (lot 2)
    vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 2)
    finalStageBids: 6 (lot 3)
    smeFinalStageBids: 1 (lot 3)
    vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 3)
    finalStageBids: 6 (lot 4)
    smeFinalStageBids: 1 (lot 4)
    vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 4)
    Bidding dynamics & price outcome
    Total bids received: 4 (2 from SMEs)
    Notice history
    From official release and amendment events
    1. Official notice release published
      25 Aug 2026, 16:39 BST
    2. tender value changed
      11 Jun 2026, 16:01 BST
    3. Status changed to complete
      11 Jun 2026, 16:01 BST
    4. Official notice release published
      11 Jun 2026, 16:01 BST
    5. Submission deadline changed to published date
      11 Jun 2026, 16:01 BST
    6. Published value updated to £22,000,000
      23 Dec 2025, 13:18 GMT
    7. Status changed to active
      23 Dec 2025, 13:18 GMT
    8. Official notice release published
      23 Dec 2025, 13:18 GMT
    9. procurement method changed
      23 Dec 2025, 13:18 GMT
    10. Submission deadline changed to 10 Feb 2026, 14:00 GMT
      23 Dec 2025, 13:18 GMT
    11. Official notice release published
      23 Jun 2025, 14:24 BST
    12. Official notice release published
      14 May 2025, 10:50 BST

    Buyer and organisations in this procedure

    FCDO Services

    Contracting authority
    GB-PPON-PXRT-4666-VHHJ
    View buyer profile →
    • GB-PPON: PXRT-4666-VHHJ
      Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, UKJ12, MK19 7BH, GB
    • CTS (GB) LIMITED
      tenderer

      GB-COH: 03461836 · GB-PPON: PCVN-3487-CWNX
      43 Easter Park, Benyon Road, Reading, UKJ11, RG7 2PQ, GB
    • DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED
      supplier
      tenderer

      GB-COH: 04056042 · GB-PPON: PZWR-9559-VQJV
      2 Pine Trees, First Floor, Staines-Upon-Thames, UKJ25, TW18 3HR, GB
    • DSV AIR & SEA LIMITED
      tenderer

      GB-COH: 03114077 · GB-PPON: PDYW-2374-NMYR
      Eclipse House, Great South West Road, Feltham, UKI74, TW14 8NU, GB
    • HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LIMITED
      supplier

      GB-COH: 01108485 · GB-PPON: PYTY-4785-GJVG
      Charter House, Lichfield, UKG24, WS13 6QA, GB
    • KUEHNE + NAGEL LIMITED
      supplier
      tenderer

      GB-COH: 01722216 · GB-PPON: PPXV-3599-VHBD
      Heathrow South Cargo Centre, Feltham, UKI75, TW14 0PH, GB
    • S.C.A. - SHIPPING CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATED LTD.
      tenderer

      GB-COH: 04100501 · GB-PPON: PQDT-3312-TXZJ
      25 Military Road, Chatham, UKJ41, ME4 4JG, GB
    • time:matters Netherlands B.V.
      supplier
      tenderer

      GB-PPON: PBJR-5621-YVJZ
      Beechavenue 30-50, Schiphol, NL, 1117 ZS, NL
    Award and contract changes

    Official Documents & Specifications (11)

    Official links; attachments are not copied