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DFID 8185 Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) Service Provider for 2019-2023 Contract Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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25 Jun 2018 at 15:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking a service provider for the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) under the contract titled "DFID 8185 Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) Service Provider for 2019-2023." This procurement falls under the services industry category and includes a value of £16,500,000. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 25 July 2018. The successful applicant will be responsible for producing high-quality reviews of UK government spending and activities related to official development assistance (ODA) during the contract period starting 24 January 2019 and concluding on 23 July 2023.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in public sector consultancy, evaluation services, or international development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Competitors should have a proven track record in delivering independent reviews and conducting research, ideally with experience in fragile and non-fragile states. Involvement in this contract will not only enhance a business's reputation but also provide access to significant public sector contracts in the area of foreign economic aid-related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8185 Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) Service Provider for 2019-2023 Contract Notice

Notice Description

The Independent Commission on Aid Impact (ICAI) is an advisory Non-Departmental Public Body (aNDPB) of the Department for International Development (DFID). ICAI carries out independent reviews of aid programmes and of issues affecting the delivery of UK aid. ICAI is supported in undertaking its reviews by a service provider ("the Supplier"). The Supplier for 2019-2023 will produce 8-10 relevant, high quality, independent, rigorous, evidence based reviews of the UK government's ODA spending and activities, per annum, as directed by ICAI. This will include undertaking background research, supporting the development by ICAI of individual review terms of reference, gathering evidence, including undertaking country visits to fragile and non-fragile states, producing final reviews including the copy-edit and design of the reviews according to ICAI's house style, supporting the secretariat with the publication of ICAI reviews and participation at Parliamentary hearings on ICAI reviews. 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
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc3cf17-ca55-4065-bece-5f8ac4d5138d
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
£16,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jan 2019 - 23 Jul 2023 4-5 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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