--- title: "DFID 8403 Syria Independent Monitoring (SIM) Scale Up Contract Award" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ab2cf9d-de75-4fa8-8c97-4f408fb50a46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ab2cf9d-de75-4fa8-8c97-4f408fb50a46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ab2cf9d-de75-4fa8-8c97-4f408fb50a46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ab2cf9d-de75-4fa8-8c97-4f408fb50a46.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2018-12-12" --- # DFID 8403 Syria Independent Monitoring (SIM) Scale Up Contract Award Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ab2cf9d-de75-4fa8-8c97-4f408fb50a46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ab2cf9d-de75-4fa8-8c97-4f408fb50a46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ab2cf9d-de75-4fa8-8c97-4f408fb50a46.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) has completed the award of the "DFID 8403 Syria Independent Monitoring (SIM) Scale Up" contract, valued at £894,338.10, in the category of foreign economic-aid-related services. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, using a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period commenced on 8th November 2018 and will conclude on 31st March 2020. The tender was published following its award date of 7th November 2018, and it is crucial for enhancing independent monitoring in Syria, ensuring increased assurance and accountability associated with aid projects. Interested suppliers were encouraged to register their interest through the DFID Supplier Portal before the tender period ended on 16th October 2018. This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in monitoring, evaluation, and accountability services, particularly those with experience in operating in challenging environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations could particularly benefit from this procurement, as the nature of the work necessitates agility and local knowledge. By participating in this tender, companies can contribute to the meaningful oversight of aid distribution in Syria, thereby enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the humanitarian sector. ## Notice The objective of the scale up is to strengthen independent monitoring in Syria for increased assurance and accountability. This is linked to a key recommendation by ICAI as part of their 2018 review of the DFID Syria portfolio. Activities led under the Syria Independent Monitoring contract ongoing since 2015 (hereafter called 'the current contract') already give DFID assurance and help to drive up the quality of projects in Syria. By increasing verification activities during the scale up period, DFID will be provided with greater assurance and the risk of fraud and aid diversion will be further mitigated. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the DFID Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the DFID Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9156bfdc-63f9-4850-a236-1c68d6cfca03 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 8 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £894,338 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £894,338 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | | Locality | EAST KILBRIDE | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G75 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | East Kilbride West | | Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TRANSTEC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2018 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9156bfdc-63f9-4850-a236-1c68d6cfca03 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9156bfdc-63f9-4850-a236-1c68d6cfca03 12th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0078a3f-9cf0-4226-923f-70c13eb363c9 DFID 8403 Contract Award ## Notice URLs - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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