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DFID 6956 - Transparency, Accountability and Right to Information Fund Project - Bangladesh Amendment No 6

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Award

20 Jan 2020 at 19:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) is conducting a public procurement process for the "DFID 6956 - Transparency, Accountability and Right to Information Fund Project - Bangladesh Amendment No 6". This contract amendment includes a 24-month extension and an increased financial limit of £6,500,000. The procurement is classified under foreign-affairs services (CPV code 75211000) and adopts a selective procurement method, having been called off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 13th April 2015 and will last until 13th December 2021. The purchasing process is currently at the Award stage, with a relevant key date of 10th April 2015 marking the contract award itself.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in foreign-affairs services, particularly those well-versed in transparency, accountability, and information dissemination projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this contract. Companies with a strong track record in delivering similar services or those looking to expand their portfolio in the international development sector could find this a valuable opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

DFID 6956 - Transparency, Accountability and Right to Information Fund Project - Bangladesh Amendment No 6

Notice Description

This amendment relates to a 24-month extension with an increase in the financial limit PS6,500,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c01f3061-438d-49d3-9dfa-084383e3078b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af285076-0a78-4bbb-b7b4-f865cf03d854
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

75211000 - Foreign-affairs services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2014Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 201510 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2016 - 30 Apr 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE

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