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title: "DFID 7239 Action for Empowerment & Accountability Research Programme (A4EA) Contract Amendment No 2"
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# DFID 7239 Action for Empowerment & Accountability Research Programme (A4EA) Contract Amendment No 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-239cf3bc-a72e-45e7-bb98-965176066b56

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) is involved in the procurement of the "DFID 7239 Action for Empowerment & Accountability Research Programme (A4EA) Contract Amendment No 2" located in Scotland. This tender is currently in the Award stage, following a completed amendment that extends the contract by four months and increases the financial limit by £229,001. The major contract, originally awarded on 15 April 2016, has a total value of £5,454,762 and is scheduled to run from 18 April 2016 to 31 July 2021. The procurement method employed for this process is selective, adhering to a restricted procedure above the threshold limit. 

This contract amendment presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage in foreign economic-aid-related services. As the DFID continues to expand its capabilities through contracts of this nature, businesses offering research and development, empowerment projects, and accountability solutions in the specified fields are well-suited to participate in such tenders. Those with experience in international development, policy research, or related services can particularly benefit from this contract's scope.

## Notice

This amendment relates to a 4-month extension and increase in the financial limit by PS229,001. This amendment also includes updating of the new terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43a634a-f512-406c-95f9-054760563ca3 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2016 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,454,762 |
| 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 | INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 21:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43a634a-f512-406c-95f9-054760563ca3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43a634a-f512-406c-95f9-054760563ca3
  3rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24b8fd69-a52b-443b-b692-2d699bb15bf6
  DFID 7239 Contract Amendment No 2

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development

## Provenance

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