Planning

Understanding knowledge systems and what works to promote science technology and innovation in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Planning

03 Apr 2017 at 10:58

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) is planning a tender titled "Understanding knowledge systems and what works to promote science technology and innovation in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda." This procurement falls within the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is set to take place primarily in the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among other locations. The planned budget for this initiative is £650,000, covering the fiscal period from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018. DFID aims to publish the opportunity on 15th May 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 28th December 2017 and conclude on 31st December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand in the field of research and development. Interested organisations that specialise in knowledge systems, science, technology, and innovation strategies in the specified regions could find this an advantageous opportunity to collaborate with DFID and contribute to enhancing the impact of government and external investments in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding knowledge systems and what works to promote science technology and innovation in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda

Notice Description

DFID intends to publish a new opportunity in early 2017 through an Open Competition for a research study to understand national knowledge systems. The objective of the research is to identify practical areas for change to enhance the impact of government and external investments in science, technology and innovation. DFID would like to fund this study, working in technical collaboration with the Science Granting Councils of Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-261f4e5a-c122-4157-a003-796af4901f67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cf424b-e546-4074-939d-ff52ed204d3a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 May 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Dec 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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

Notice Documents

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