Providing Travel Management Services to British High Commission Islamabad and British Deputy High Commission Karachi

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) ("the Authority") through the British High Commissions (BHC) in Islamabad and Deputy High Commissions (BDHC) in Karachi which represent the British Government in its relations with Governments in Pakistan. The UK Diplomatic Missions in these countries are part of the FCO's global network of such offices in more than 170 countries. The FCO is responsible to the British Government for all aspects of the relationship between the UK and partner countries, including the management of political relations, trade policy, visa and entry clearance services for those wanting to travel to the UK, and proving consular assistance and protection for British citizens.

In order to meet business needs the FCO requires the services of a professionally competent and security equipped Travel Management Consultant ("the Supplier") able to provide a range of services for staff working for and with all departments of Her Majesty's Government. The Government Departments are referred to collectively as OneHMG. The key members of OneHMG include, but are not limited to, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), British Council (BC) and Partners across other Government Departments.

Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail.

Project 1915, ITT 2601: Providing Travel Management Services to British High Commission Islamabad and British Deputy High Commission Karachi

How to apply in this Project:

1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).

2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box;

Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk.

Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.