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DFID 7239 Action for Empowerment & Accountability Research Programme (A4EA) Contract Amendment No 2

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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03 Mar 2020 at 21:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) is involved in the procurement of the "DFID 7239 Action for Empowerment & Accountability Research Programme (A4EA) Contract Amendment No 2" located in Scotland. This tender is currently in the Award stage, following a completed amendment that extends the contract by four months and increases the financial limit by £229,001. The major contract, originally awarded on 15 April 2016, has a total value of £5,454,762 and is scheduled to run from 18 April 2016 to 31 July 2021. The procurement method employed for this process is selective, adhering to a restricted procedure above the threshold limit.

This contract amendment presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage in foreign economic-aid-related services. As the DFID continues to expand its capabilities through contracts of this nature, businesses offering research and development, empowerment projects, and accountability solutions in the specified fields are well-suited to participate in such tenders. Those with experience in international development, policy research, or related services can particularly benefit from this contract's scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 7239 Action for Empowerment & Accountability Research Programme (A4EA) Contract Amendment No 2

Notice Description

This amendment relates to a 4-month extension and increase in the financial limit by PS229,001. This amendment also includes updating of the new terms and conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-239cf3bc-a72e-45e7-bb98-965176066b56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43a634a-f512-406c-95f9-054760563ca3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,001 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,454,762 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 201610 years ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2016 - 31 Jul 2021 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Further Information

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