Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b89-88c1-700c-bbea-09368742f4bd/project-27-provision-of-global-logistics-services closed GB open procedure # Project 27 - Provision of Global Logistics Services [FCDO Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/fcdo-services) Estimated value £40,000,000 to £70,000,000 Published 28 Sept 2021 Deadline Closed 29 Oct 2021 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender FCDO Services currently delivers the Diplomatic Bag to 236 Posts in 179 Countries and Islands worldwide. Deliveries are either via our Accompanied or Unaccompanied service. FCDO Services organise, pack and manage the Diplomatic Bag service on behalf of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as well as other UK Government departments and agencies. There are two separate elements to the Diplomatic Bag Service, the Accompanied Bag and the Unaccompanied Bag. Both elements of the Diplomatic Bag service operate under the terms of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR) with Article 27 containing specific statements concerning the Diplomatic Bag. Coverage within the VCDR means that consignments held within diplomatic bags cannot be subject to inspection or scanning and cannot be opened or detained by local or national authorities. This contract is for a Global logistics services to support the requirements of the Diplomatic Bag services through a variety of transport mediums, via a multi modal approach providing enhanced and secure movements of mail and material around the globe. The contract requires the supplier to provide: - a fully integrated service; - door to door, port to port and for a small number of Posts door to airport services that has ease of use and clarity in communication - UK to Post, Post to UK and occasionally Post to Post services - simplified documentation management; - unaccompanied and commercial shipments; - Full scheduling capability; and - consolidated UK billing Contract awarded will be for the duration of 4 years with the option to extend 3 x 12 months Additional information: Email - to request instructions and the required NDA agreement to access the tender documents Read full description ## CPV classification Post and courier services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1597112b-1ecb-41a3-9ffa-e47258ca95d4) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile FCDO Services: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/fcdo-services) [Sector More Postal & telecoms services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/postal-telecoms-services) ## More tenders like this [Post Office Branch - Porthleven · Post Office Limited · 87 days left · 13 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5f26-7105-9baf-83f6228041ef/post-office-branch-porthleven) [Post Office Branch - Newlyn · Post Office Limited · 87 days left · 13 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5f73-73e7-863c-621698162391/post-office-branch-newlyn) [Post Office Branch - Brabazon Road · Post Office Limited · 7 days left · 25 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fc3-71dc-b775-e86e4d62cd65/post-office-branch-brabazon-road) [Postal and telecommunications services – Usługi pocztowe · Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego · 17 days left · 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-66c5-716c-a153-f4e0d2c3f2c9/poland-postal-and-telecommunications-services-uslugi-pocztowe) [Postal services related to parcels – Accord-Cadre pour le transport de documents et colis de moins de 30kg en express · EDF SA · 32 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-6693-737e-ba6c-c2746f617690/france-postal-services-related-to-parcels-accord-cadre-pour-le-transport-de) [Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals – Procurement of newspaper distribution · Ministry of Transport · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-66f7-7002-b14b-7bfe728ca49a/norway-postal-services-related-to-newspapers-and-periodicals-procurement-of)