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title: "DFID 5976 Malawi Health Sector Plan (MHSP) Technical Assistance Component. Contract Amendment No 6"
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# DFID 5976 Malawi Health Sector Plan (MHSP) Technical Assistance Component. Contract Amendment No 6

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d61a51f2-1bb4-41a7-aa42-1c4e6df74d61

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Development (DFID), which is located at Abercrombie House, East Kilbride, Scotland. The focus of this contract is the "DFID 5976 Malawi Health Sector Plan (MHSP) Technical Assistance Component," and it is classified under Foreign economic-aid-related services. The procurement method employed is a restricted procedure, with an overall award value of £2,376,505. The contract period spans from 14th October 2013 to 13th October 2018, following an amendment that extends the end date. The award date is noted as 3rd October 2013, and the contract amendment was published on 13th October 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the consultancy and technical assistance sectors with experience in international development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find the project accessible due to the nature of the tender, which encourages their participation. Companies that can provide strategic support and specialised services relevant to health sector plans will be well-suited to compete, benefitting from the extended timeframe and increased financial scope of the contract.

## Notice

Contract Amendment No.6. This amendment relates to a revision to incorporate a twelve month extension to the contracted "End Date" in accordance with the PO5976 Terms and Conditions. This increases the overall financial limit by PS2,376,505 with Professional Indemnity Insurance cover revised accordingly. All other Terms and Conditions of this contract remain unchanged.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed8ddde-dbba-46bf-ae17-b45c417f2fd5 |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2012 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2013 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2013 - 13 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,376,505 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,376,505 |
| 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 | OPTIONS CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2017 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed8ddde-dbba-46bf-ae17-b45c417f2fd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed8ddde-dbba-46bf-ae17-b45c417f2fd5
  13th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/297aad17-fdae-4d2a-9631-b69f4cc5b2eb
  DFID 5976 Contract Amendment No 6
- https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/
  DFID 5976 Contract Amendment No. 6

## Notice URLs

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

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