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PO 7747 - To Provide Technical Support Unit (TSU) for Growth, Resources, Opportunities and Wealth Creation in Bihar (GROW BIHAR) Contract Amendment No 5

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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04 Nov 2020 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for the contract titled "PO 7747 - To Provide Technical Support Unit (TSU) for Growth, Resources, Opportunities and Wealth Creation in Bihar (GROW BIHAR) Contract Amendment No 5." This service falls within the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded with a value of £3,527,472, and the most recent amendment increased the financial limit by £703,488, addressing local tax requirements. The related contract period commenced on 1st April 2016 and concluded on 15th July 2020, following a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that are engaged in providing technical support and consulting services. Companies that specialise in foreign aid consulting or have experience working with government entities in development projects would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The amendment to this contract highlights the dynamic nature of public procurement, where adhering to local regulations and adapting to changes can open avenues for innovative service offerings in the context of government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PO 7747 - To Provide Technical Support Unit (TSU) for Growth, Resources, Opportunities and Wealth Creation in Bihar (GROW BIHAR) Contract Amendment No 5

Notice Description

These amendments relate to an increase in the financial limit by PS703,488 to make provisions for taxes as per local laws, and a change to the contract end date. The original contract was issued exclusive of government taxes, however, local tax laws in India have included a fluctuating local Goods and Service Tax (GST) rate on the value of each invoice billed by the Supplier and reimbursed by DFID, the percentage charged over the contract terms is detailed in Section 5 Schedule of Prices July 2020. In agreement with the Supplier, the contract will be closed early on the 15th July 2020, as deliverables agreed with the Ministry have been achieved. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the FCDO Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29bbac1d-faef-43a9-b236-c6c2303a3380
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8efd0aac-c9a1-4299-b5cf-2790b1c8f3bc
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
Large

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
£703,488 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,527,472 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 15 Jul 2020 4-5 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiry@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IPE GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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