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PO 10037 - Accelerated COViD 19 Economic Support (ACES) - Amendment No 2

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2021 at 06:44

Award

06 Aug 2020 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is managing an amendment to the existing contract titled "PO 10037 - Accelerated COViD 19 Economic Support (ACES) - Amendment No 2." This procurement process falls under the category of "Foreign economic-aid-related services" and is based in the United Kingdom. The contract has a monetary value of £2,000,000 and follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 10th June 2020 to 6th June 2022. The relevant procurement stage is complete, with the most recent award being published on 16th July 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage in international aid and support initiatives. Given the contract's focus on delivering technical assistance and support to governments in response to the COVID-19 crisis across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, businesses experienced in consultancy, project management, and capacity-building services would be ideally positioned to compete for future opportunities arising from similar public contracts.

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Notice Title

PO 10037 - Accelerated COViD 19 Economic Support (ACES) - Amendment No 2

Notice Description

This amendment relates to a 12-month extension and increase in the financial limit by PS2,000,000. The extension will continue to provide demand driven technical assistance and delivery unit support across African, Middle Eastern and Asian governments in response to the COVID-19 crisis. 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93da4169-12ea-4d35-be83-a77fa1bfd7f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a25d1c-9249-4e6c-9d80-29523ec110b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2021 - 7 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Contact Name
Public Enquiry Point
Contact Email
enquiry@dfid.gov.uk, 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

THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

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