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title: "DFID 6956 - Transparency, Accountability and Right to Information Fund Project - Bangladesh Amendment No 6"
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# DFID 6956 - Transparency, Accountability and Right to Information Fund Project - Bangladesh Amendment No 6

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c01f3061-438d-49d3-9dfa-084383e3078b

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) is conducting a public procurement process for the "DFID 6956 - Transparency, Accountability and Right to Information Fund Project - Bangladesh Amendment No 6". This contract amendment includes a 24-month extension and an increased financial limit of £6,500,000. The procurement is classified under foreign-affairs services (CPV code 75211000) and adopts a selective procurement method, having been called off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 13th April 2015 and will last until 13th December 2021. The purchasing process is currently at the Award stage, with a relevant key date of 10th April 2015 marking the contract award itself.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in foreign-affairs services, particularly those well-versed in transparency, accountability, and information dissemination projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this contract. Companies with a strong track record in delivering similar services or those looking to expand their portfolio in the international development sector could find this a valuable opportunity for growth.

## Notice

This amendment relates to a 24-month extension with an increase in the financial limit PS6,500,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af285076-0a78-4bbb-b7b4-f865cf03d854 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2015 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2016 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,500,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211000 - Foreign-affairs services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2020 at 19:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af285076-0a78-4bbb-b7b4-f865cf03d854

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af285076-0a78-4bbb-b7b4-f865cf03d854
  20th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8713d5ec-caf4-4983-9883-fcf1b0df506d
  DFID 6956 Redacted Contract Amendment No 6

## Notice URLs

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

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