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DFID 7302 Design and Operation of the International Growth Centre CA No 8

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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14 Feb 2019 at 19:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for International Development (DFID) seeking services under the title "DFID 7302 Design and Operation of the International Growth Centre CA No 8", classified under foreign-affairs services. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, which is a restricted process above the threshold. The contract has been amended to increase the financial limit by £8,999,958 and extend the contract by an additional 9 months, covering the period from 1st January 2019 to 30th September 2019. Key dates include the award date of 16th October 2008 and a tender period that ended on 21st April 2008. The implementation will take place within various delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand in the public sector. Companies that specialise in foreign affairs services, research operations, consultancy, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the contract involves a reputable institution like the London School of Economics, successful participation in this tender could enhance a business's credibility and open doors for future collaborations in similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 7302 Design and Operation of the International Growth Centre CA No 8

Notice Description

Contract Amendment No 8 - These amendments relate to: * An increase of the financial limit by PS8,999,958 * An extension of contract by 9 months * Replacement of Contract Terms and Conditions with up to date DFID Terms and Conditions and Supply Partner Code of Conduct * Inclusion of Terms of Reference for activities and programme requirements during the extension period 1st January 2019 to 30th September 2019 * Inclusion of Appendix A - Schedule of Processing, Personal Data and Data Subjects * Inclusion of London School of Economics' response to DFID Request for Proposal (RFP) dated 28th March 2018 (Annex C) * Replacement of Contract special conditions (Contract section 4) with up to date Contract special conditions (Contract section 4) * Inclusion of a breakdown of budgetary information relating to the revised financial limit of the contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e95cc0bd-9473-4325-bfec-0a879304a858
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea3cf0d4-bc36-48b2-b4de-abf12527012b
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

75211000 - Foreign-affairs services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,999,958 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,999,958 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2008Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 200817 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2008 - 30 Sep 2019 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
Public Enquiry Point
Contact Email
enquiry@dfid.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

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS & POLITICAL SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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