Tender

DFID 8512 African Cities Research Programme Contract Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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13 May 2019 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) is currently at the Tender stage for the DFID 8512 African Cities Research Programme. This procurement process, which is focused on providing research services related to the development of economic policies in African cities, has a budget of up to £32,150,000 and is expected to last for an initial term of 6 years, commencing on 17th February 2020. The tender period concludes on 17th June 2019. This opportunity falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and encompasses delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in urban development and economic policy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, enabling them to contribute to impactful projects that tackle critical challenges in African cities. Engaging in this tender could help these businesses expand their portfolios and enhance their reputations within the international development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8512 African Cities Research Programme Contract Notice

Notice Description

Research services to produce new operationally-relevant knowledge and evidence on African 'cities as systems' to help tackle the most significant problems constraining growth and development in individual African Cities, leading to the development of, and investment in, more effective economic development and poverty-reduction policies and programmes in African cities, by DFID and its partners. DFID intends to award a contract for an initial term of 6 years with a budget of up to 32,150,000GBP. DFID may extend the duration up to an additional 3 years and up to an additional 16,075,000 GBP. 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/7291efb7-b8da-4bb2-bba7-e6becc7b2ccf
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
£32,150,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2020 - 16 Feb 2026 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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