Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Department for International Development
Abercrombie House, Eaglesham Road
East Kilbride
G75 8EA
UK
Contact person: Fiona Crawford
Telephone: +44 1355843877
E-mail: F-Crawford@dfid.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM95
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development/about/procurement
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Other: Overseas Aid
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Delivering Accelerated Family Planning in Pakistan
Reference number: PO 8326 and PO 8327
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75211200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
DFID through the Delivering accelerated family planning in Pakistan (DAFPAK) 90 000 000 GBP programme seeking to meet the need for Family planning (FP) services. Of this, 30 000 000 GBP of this will be provided over 2 strands to this requirement, which DFID will use lots to fulfil.
Lot 1: PO 8326.
Behaviour change communication will use formative research to understand individual, couple and community-wide drivers of, and barriers to, continued use of FP and inform a comprehensive approach to increasing awareness of, demand for and continued use of modern contraception. The overall budget for this lot is 13 000 000 GBP.
Lot 2: PO 8327:
Strengthened quality of public service provision to increase quality, quantity and method mix of family planning services in public facilities through provision of related technical assistance, trainings, etc. The overall budget for this lot is 17 000 000 GBP.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
29 380 303.00
EUR
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Behaviour Change Communication: Increasing Knowledge of, Demand for and Continued use of Modern Methods of Family Planning through Attitude, Norms and Behaviour Change Approaches PO 8326
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide technical assistance to lead and expand BCC services to target the barriers to using modern contraceptives. The services will comprise of multi-channel, multi-message, tailored behaviour change, incorporating cost effective strategies such as use of positive deviants. The specific approaches will be informed by research funded by this programme component early in its implementation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality criterion — expertise of the organisation
/ Weighting: 19 %
Quality criterion: Quality criterion — methodology
/ Weighting: 29 %
Quality criterion: Quality criterion — working with others
/ Weighting: 12 %
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
DFID will award a contract for this lot for an initial contract value of up to 13 000 000 GBP. There is an extension option of an additional 18 months, in the event of which the contract value may increase up to a maximum value of 6 500 000 (subject to approval). The estimated value excludes VAT on the assumption this may not apply, however the lot values defined, including any extension, are the maximum budget for the contract, therefore if VAT applies this should be included within the values stated. DFID reserves the right to scale back or discontinue this programme at any point in line with the terms and conditions of this contract. DFID may also scale up the programme should it prove to have a strong impact and has the potential to yield better results.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Public Sector Service Delivery: Meeting the Needs for Quality Family Planning through the Public Sector PO 8327
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We will deliver through a competitive tender to deliver the requirement in Pakistan to provide services to increase quality, quantity and method mix of family planning services in public facilities through provision of related technical assistance, trainings, etc. In existing public health/FP facilities client-centred counselling will be improved to address concerns about side effects, provide more client empathy, and offer a wider range of methods. Procurement will take place through the EU OJEU system. DFID has undertaken design market engagement and encourages interest and participation from suppliers with the appropriate capacity and capability. Project delivery details will be finalised in the lead up to implementation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Expertise of the organisation
/ Weighting: 19 %
Quality criterion: Methodology
/ Weighting: 28 %
Quality criterion: Working with Others
/ Weighting: 13 %
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
DFID will award a contract for an initial term of 42 months up to an initial contract value of 17 000 000. The contract will include an extension option of up to an additional 18 months, in the event of which the contract may increase up to a maximum of 8 500 000 GDP (subject to approval). The estimated value excludes VAT on the assumption this may not apply, however the lot values defined, including any extension, are the maximum budget for the contract, therefore if VAT applies this should be included within the values stated. DFID reserves the right to scale back or discontinue this programme at any point in line with the terms and conditions. DFID may also scale up the programme should it prove to be having a strong impact and has the potential to yield better results.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 123-279600
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: PO 8326
Title: Behaviour Change Communication: Increasing Knowledge of, Demand for and Continued use of Modern Methods of Family Planning through Attitude, Norms and Behaviour Change Approaches PO 8326
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/07/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
M and C Saatchi World Services LLP
36 Golden Square
London
W1F 9EE
UK
NUTS: UKI32
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 732 370.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Public Sector Service Delivery: Meeting the Needs for Quality Family Planning through the Public Sector PO 8327
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/07/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Palladium International Ltd
Turnberry House 100 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8ND
UK
NUTS: UKI32
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 16 647 933.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Gerry O'Connor, Department for International Development
Eaglesham Road
East Kilbride
G75 8EA
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Gerry O'Connor, Department for International Development
Eaglesham Road
East Kilbride
G75 8EA
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/08/2019