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DFID 8117 Skills for Jobs Contract Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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02 Jul 2018 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) has initiated a tender titled "DFID 8117 Skills for Jobs Contract Notice" aimed at enhancing vocational training capacities in India across high-demand sectors. This project, with a value of £12 million, is currently in the planning stage and is utilizing a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1 August 2018 and the contract period set to begin on 31 January 2019, lasting until 30 January 2025. The services are classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, with delivery expected in various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in skills development, vocational training, or educational services. Companies with experience in international partnerships and those adept at delivering training programmes tailored to improve workforce skills would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to benefit up to 1 million individuals in India, thus potentially enhancing the labour market in both Indian and UK firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8117 Skills for Jobs Contract Notice

Notice Description

The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) intends to provide technical assistance for improving the delivery of skill development initiatives in India. The project plans to upgrade India's vocational training capacity in selected high demand sectors, resulting in up to 1 million people receiving better training and assessment. This will be delivered through significant international partnerships on skills development and contribute to improving the labour market for Indian and international firms including with the UK institutions. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the DFID Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the DFID Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b6953c-4837-4f3a-9d7b-ad9a8ed157b0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2019 - 30 Jan 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Further Information

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