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title: "PO 7435 - Evidence and Knowledge for Development - Amendment No 3"
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# PO 7435 - Evidence and Knowledge for Development - Amendment No 3

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29657ef9-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE in the United Kingdom, focusing on the title "PO 7435 - Evidence and Knowledge for Development - Amendment No 3." This project falls under the Foreign economic-aid-related services category and has reached the award stage. The contract amendment, valued at £830,390, extends the contract for a further 12 months, from September 2021 to September 2022. The current procurement method is selective, utilising a restricted procedure as it exceeds the threshold. For potential suppliers, the relevant dates include the award date of 13th September 2021 and the contract end date of 30th September 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can deliver evidence and knowledge services tailored to development programmes. Businesses with expertise in foreign economic aid, policy development, or those that can engage effectively with partners in knowledge sharing will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their services. With an emphasis on high-quality evidence and effective implementation, this project seeks providers capable of enhancing the quality and effectiveness of international development investments.

## Notice

These amendments relate to: * Extension of contract for 12 months from expiry date of September 2021 to September 2022. * An increase in contract value of PS830,390, representing removal of allocated budget for Match Funding element of the contract (PS100,000) and an increase in funding (PS930,390) to cover extension period of one year. * Updated log frame. * Removal of Match Funding requirements from the scope of the contract. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the FCDO Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597788db-5377-450f-9005-cc3f0009ee6f |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £830,390 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,510,813 |
| 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 | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Additional buyers | 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

- 8 Oct 2021 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597788db-5377-450f-9005-cc3f0009ee6f
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4262603f-5a8c-4202-99a9-6b70c1793697

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597788db-5377-450f-9005-cc3f0009ee6f
  8th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4262603f-5a8c-4202-99a9-6b70c1793697
  6th January 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2325e2a9-9139-4920-94d1-f934e84c697b
  DFID 7435 Contract - Section 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/462007bb-7421-4849-8eae-f9446c08bcf7
  DFID 7435 Contract - Section 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbec8f33-2b6b-4498-9dfe-a15aa7aa5776
  DFID 7435 Contract - Section 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea853445-17bd-48bc-828b-229dc4c3b7b8
  Redacted Contract Amendment No 3
- https://fcdo.proactisportal.com
  Redacted Contract Amendment No 3 as visible on the Supplier Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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