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title: "DFID 8354 Directorate for a Research and Innovation and Hub on Technology for Education Contract Amendment No 1"
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# DFID 8354 Directorate for a Research and Innovation and Hub on Technology for Education Contract Amendment No 1

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45283271-e4c6-474c-8c50-af5d124c44da

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Development (DFID), which is based in East Kilbride, Scotland. The contract, titled "DFID 8354 Directorate for a Research and Innovation and Hub on Technology for Education Contract Amendment No 1," is classified under foreign economic-aid-related services with a total value of £2,335,922. This selective procurement method includes amendments to the contract, such as a new Managing Director position and a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract period began on 17th June 2019 and will run until 16th June 2027, with the tender period for submissions having ended on 3rd December 2018.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in economic aid services, research and innovation in education technology, or those capable of adapting to the evolving needs stemming from Covid-19 would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders related to this contract. The extensive duration of the contract allows suppliers ample time to establish their relevance in this sector, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with DFID.

## Notice

These amendments relate to an increase to the financial limit of PS2,335,922 to provide a new Managing Director position and to respond to Covid-19, a change to key personnel, removal of VAT from the financial limit of the contract, the addition of Key Performance Indicators for the next 6 months and the inclusion of a break point in 6 months time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d52aeb2-4639-47b7-b8e9-a6c9dd059ce8 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2019 - 16 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,335,922 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,886,884 |
| 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 | ODI SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2020 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d52aeb2-4639-47b7-b8e9-a6c9dd059ce8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d52aeb2-4639-47b7-b8e9-a6c9dd059ce8
  20th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/faceaef0-21b3-43d3-9819-e5ddc5b40b13
  DFID 8354 Redacted Contract Amendment No 1
- https://dfid.proactisportal.com/Account/Login
  DFID 8354 Redacted Contract Amendment No 1 as visible on the Supplier Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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