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title: "DFID 7134 FGM/C Research Programme (Evidence to End FGM/C: Research to Help Girls and Women Thrive) Contract Amendment No 4"
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# DFID 7134 FGM/C Research Programme (Evidence to End FGM/C: Research to Help Girls and Women Thrive) Contract Amendment No 4

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24917544-6de4-4d91-b5a1-4fed48969893

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Development (DFID), which has issued a contract amendment for the 'DFID 7134 FGM/C Research Programme' aimed at helping girls and women thrive. This contract, classified under foreign-affairs services, is currently in the Award stage and was published on 14th August 2020, revealing an increase of £465,014 in the overall financial limit, bringing the total contract value to £7,915,066. The contract has a start date of 2nd March 2015 and was initially set to conclude on 31st May 2020.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to participate in foreign-affairs services projects. The selective procurement method suggests that suitable suppliers need to be vetted prior to submission, allowing businesses with relevant experience and capacity in research programmes related to gender and social issues to compete effectively. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom and various British Overseas territories, providing a wide potential market for qualified participants.

## Notice

These amendments relate to the inclusion of inception phase costs which were not included in the previous contract amendment, with a PS465,014 increase in the overall financial limit of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682a6413-fd49-45d8-87af-0c7840f78a3e |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2015 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2015 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £465,014 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,915,066 |
| 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 | THE POPULATION COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211000 - Foreign-affairs services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2020 at 21:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682a6413-fd49-45d8-87af-0c7840f78a3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682a6413-fd49-45d8-87af-0c7840f78a3e
  14th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e2769bf-89aa-46da-813f-e4a8aa60302d
  DFID 7134 - Redacted Contract Amendment No 4
- https://dfid.proactisportal.com/Account/Login
  DFID 7134 Redacted Contract Amendment No 4 as visible on the Supplier Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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