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title: "PO 6456 - Improving Water Security for Poor People Research (IWSP Research)"
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# PO 6456 - Improving Water Security for Poor People Research (IWSP Research)

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5f12997-54ff-46a3-9b2d-1c80b7cda41d

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for the contract titled "PO 6456 - Improving Water Security for Poor People Research (IWSP Research)." This contract falls under the foreign economic-aid-related services category and is located in the United Kingdom. Currently at the award stage, the contract has a total value of £22,492,483.41 and is set to run from 26 January 2015 until 24 May 2024, with the tender period having ended on 31 July 2014. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure above the threshold, allowing for a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can contribute to water security initiatives. Businesses that specialise in research, development, or services related to water management and foreign aid can position themselves to compete for contracts related to this ongoing project. The contract amendment indicates a scale-up of activities, creating further openings for innovative proposals and collaborations that align with the project's newly defined specifications and performance indicators.

## Notice

This amendment relates to: i. A scale-up of REACH's ongoing activities to build on early success and to capitalise on emerging opportunities. This has resulted in an increase to budget, an extension to the duration of the Contract and a defined specification for the scale up which includes key performance indicators. ii. The inclusion of Safeguarding and GDPR clauses and new break point to the current Terms and Conditions of Contract. 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/b8da479a-3e51-429e-bb9c-1eb19ce8c22f |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2015 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2015 - 24 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,499,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,492,483 |
| 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 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8da479a-3e51-429e-bb9c-1eb19ce8c22f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8da479a-3e51-429e-bb9c-1eb19ce8c22f
  5th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66ed508a-25c2-4ac5-97f8-75e5b1c020aa
  PO 6456 - Contract Amendment No 1

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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