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title: "DFID 6788 Transparency, Responsiveness, Accountability & Citizen Engagement (TRACE) CA No 4"
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# DFID 6788 Transparency, Responsiveness, Accountability & Citizen Engagement (TRACE) CA No 4

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d712013e-9b01-4660-9041-920522793522

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Development (DFID), which is overseeing a contract amendment (DFID 6788 - Contract Amendment No 4) related to foreign-affairs services. This contract, valued at £396,762.42 and funded partially by Irish contributions, is aimed at enhancing transparency, responsiveness, accountability, and citizen engagement. The procurement method used is selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from February 23rd, 2015, to September 30th, 2019, with the most recent award notice published on February 14th, 2019, indicating that the process is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in foreign affairs and service delivery, particularly those that are small or micro-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses with expertise in areas such as public service engagement and international development are well-suited to compete for future contracts linked to this initiative. The focus on accountability and citizen engagement also highlights the potential for innovative approaches in service delivery, making it an attractive prospect for organisations looking to expand their market presence in public procurement.

## Notice

Contract Amendment No 4 - This amendment relates to an increase in Irish funding and the incorporation of additional terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792206ef-4080-4870-8219-ffe25008e2bb |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2015 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2015 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £396,762 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £396,762 |
| 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 | DAI EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211000 - Foreign-affairs services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2019 at 19:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792206ef-4080-4870-8219-ffe25008e2bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792206ef-4080-4870-8219-ffe25008e2bb
  14th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0ba85c7-9bf3-4774-9329-28b0be8c93e9
  DFID 6788 - Contract Amendment No 4

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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