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title: "PO 7232 - Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) Lot 1- Accountable, Responsive & Capable Government (ARC) - Amendment No 9"
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# PO 7232 - Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) Lot 1- Accountable, Responsive & Capable Government (ARC) - Amendment No 9

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2334606-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is currently overseeing the procurement process for the project titled "PO 7232 - Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) Lot 1- Accountable, Responsive & Capable Government (ARC) - Amendment No 9". This tender focuses on foreign economic-aid-related services and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement recently reached the Award stage, with the contract period beginning on 24th September 2021 and concluding on 30th April 2023. The procurement method employed is an "open" procedure, with a contract value amounting to £814,081.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their involvement in foreign economic aid. Companies that excel in delivering public sector consulting, governance reform, and accountable development initiatives would find this contract particularly well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process can not only bolster business growth but also enhance the service offerings of competitors in the sector.

## Notice

These amendments relate to - An increase to the financial limit of PS814,081 - Inclusion of provisions around the approvals process for fund expenditure - A revised workplan for the duration of the extension period (as detailed under Contract Amendment 8) - Inclusion of a Project Activity Fund valued at PSX to be used for responding flexibly to emerging opportunities 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/8a50d65b-f201-4363-be17-8a34ab1173a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2015 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £814,081 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,789,551 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAI EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a50d65b-f201-4363-be17-8a34ab1173a9
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a24dd4c-313c-44d5-971e-e6ee6e151b45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a50d65b-f201-4363-be17-8a34ab1173a9
  24th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a24dd4c-313c-44d5-971e-e6ee6e151b45
  3rd August 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6ef674f-e9a7-45e0-8c92-e435a57def4e
  DFID 7232 (DFID 7232 Lot 1) Contract - Section 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff6bc925-4b75-4f0b-8a09-566672879796
  DFID 7232 (DFID 7232 Lot 1) Contract - Section 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7738a7df-fe37-4459-9d9e-873aeae95ab0
  DFID 7232 (DFID 7232 Lot 1) Contract - Section 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a385fd3a-c2cf-43c5-9d7e-5c14a94d4e1d
  Redacted Contract Amendment No 9
- https://fcdo.proactisportal.com
  PO 7232 - Redacted Contract Amendment No 9 as visible on the Supplier Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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