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title: "PO 7747 - To Provide Technical Support Unit (TSU) for Growth, Resources, Opportunities and Wealth Creation in Bihar (GROW BIHAR) Contract Amendment No 5"
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# PO 7747 - To Provide Technical Support Unit (TSU) for Growth, Resources, Opportunities and Wealth Creation in Bihar (GROW BIHAR) Contract Amendment No 5

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29bbac1d-faef-43a9-b236-c6c2303a3380

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for the contract titled "PO 7747 - To Provide Technical Support Unit (TSU) for Growth, Resources, Opportunities and Wealth Creation in Bihar (GROW BIHAR) Contract Amendment No 5." This service falls within the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded with a value of £3,527,472, and the most recent amendment increased the financial limit by £703,488, addressing local tax requirements. The related contract period commenced on 1st April 2016 and concluded on 15th July 2020, following a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that are engaged in providing technical support and consulting services. Companies that specialise in foreign aid consulting or have experience working with government entities in development projects would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The amendment to this contract highlights the dynamic nature of public procurement, where adhering to local regulations and adapting to changes can open avenues for innovative service offerings in the context of government contracts.

## Notice

These amendments relate to an increase in the financial limit by PS703,488 to make provisions for taxes as per local laws, and a change to the contract end date. The original contract was issued exclusive of government taxes, however, local tax laws in India have included a fluctuating local Goods and Service Tax (GST) rate on the value of each invoice billed by the Supplier and reimbursed by DFID, the percentage charged over the contract terms is detailed in Section 5 Schedule of Prices July 2020. In agreement with the Supplier, the contract will be closed early on the 15th July 2020, as deliverables agreed with the Ministry have been achieved. 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/8efd0aac-c9a1-4299-b5cf-2790b1c8f3bc |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 15 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £703,488 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,527,472 |
| 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 |
| 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 | IPE GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2020 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8efd0aac-c9a1-4299-b5cf-2790b1c8f3bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8efd0aac-c9a1-4299-b5cf-2790b1c8f3bc
  4th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/019d33fd-bfaf-4716-bf29-27a67b52661d
  PO 7747 - Contract Amendment No 5
- https://fcdo.proactisportal.com
  PO 7747 - Contract Amendment as visible on the Supplier Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

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