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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:
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED | 04056042 | ~£22,000,000 estimated from lot values | 4 lots Asia Pacific · MEA · Europe · America's | - |
| HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LIMITED | 01108485 | £120,000 | 4 lots Asia Pacific · MEA · Europe · America's | - |
| KUEHNE + NAGEL LIMITED | 01722216 | ~£22,000,000 estimated from lot values | 4 lots Asia Pacific · MEA · Europe · America's | - |
| time:matters Netherlands B.V. | Procurement ID: PBJR-5621-YVJZ | ~£22,000,000 estimated from lot values | 4 lots Asia Pacific · MEA · Europe · America's | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 4 lots, each awarded separately. 4 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 America's Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £2,000,000 | 4 | time:matters Netherlands B.V. | active |
| Lot 2 Europe Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £4,500,000 | - | time:matters Netherlands B.V. | active |
| Lot 3 MEA Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £6,000,000 | - | time:matters Netherlands B.V. | active |
| Lot 4 Asia Pacific Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £9,500,000 | - | time:matters Netherlands B.V. | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED | Lots 4, 3, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LIMITED | Lots 4, 3, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| KUEHNE + NAGEL LIMITED | Lots 4, 3, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| time:matters Netherlands B.V. | Lots 4, 3, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| CTS (GB) LIMITED | Lot 2 | Unsuccessful |
| DSV AIR & SEA LIMITED | Lots 4, 3, 2 | Unsuccessful |
| S.C.A. - SHIPPING CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATED LTD. | Lots 4, 3, 2 | Unsuccessful |
The notice does not name the bidders for lot 1.
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £376,435,164 in 765 payments (over £25k) from Department of Health and Social Care, Home Office, Ministry of Defence, HMRC, MOD GPC and 11 more public bodies (2014-01-02 to 2026-07-27).