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title: "DFID 7160 Applied Research on Energy and Economic Growth Contract Amendment No 3"
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# DFID 7160 Applied Research on Energy and Economic Growth Contract Amendment No 3

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d33b3e68-6e2b-4536-826c-c7e5ab56c55e

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) initiated a contract amendment for the project titled "DFID 7160 Applied Research on Energy and Economic Growth," which has recently been completed. This process falls within the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services and involved a selective procurement method, indicating a restricted procedure above the applicable threshold. The contract period began on 15 April 2016 and concluded on 15 October 2021, with a total contract value of approximately £13,021,827. Key dates within this procurement include the award date of 13 April 2016 and publication of contract details on 2 April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of economic aid and research services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in foreign economic aid, applied research, and related consultancy services may find this particular project suitable for their capabilities. The contract amendments, including an increase in financial limits and changes to key personnel, create further potential for participation, allowing interested businesses to align their offerings with DFID's objectives.

## Notice

These amendments relate to an extension of the programme end date by 6 months, changes to key personnel, an addendum to the Terms of Reference and an increase of PS1,300,000 to the overall financial limit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b65214-5891-41e9-a43f-bba2038c01e1 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2016 - 15 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,021,827 |
| 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 | OXFORD POLICY MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2020 at 06:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b65214-5891-41e9-a43f-bba2038c01e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b65214-5891-41e9-a43f-bba2038c01e1
  2nd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83f195d4-342f-478d-b52c-2f463c5f415c
  DFID 7160 Redacted Contract Amendment No 3

## Notice URLs

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

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