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DFID 8178 INVEST AFRICA Programme Contract Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) has launched the DFID 8178 Invest Africa Programme Contract Notice, aiming to support economic transformation in targeted African countries through increased foreign direct investment (FDI) in manufacturing. This competitive tender, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 9th February 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 30th July 2018 and will have an initial duration of seven years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The total budget for this opportunity is valued at between £50 million and £70 million, with the maximum contract value potentially reaching £130 million, inclusive of VAT and applicable taxes.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on delivering services that enhance manufacturing capabilities, technology, and workforce development in Africa. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with expertise in management consultancy, workforce training, and technology deployment. Engaging in this tender could significantly benefit businesses seeking to expand their footprint internationally while contributing to the socio-economic stability of the regions involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8178 INVEST AFRICA Programme Contract Notice

Notice Description

DFID's aim, through this programme is to contribute towards the economic transformation needed in Africa tocreate more and better jobs and to set countries on a trajectory out of poverty . The programme will supportincreased foreign direct investment (FDI) into manufacturing which in turn will boost productivity by introducingnew technology and management capabilities, increase the capabilities of the workforce and diffuse theseimprovements into the wider economy. The aim of Invest Africa is to generate formal employment, which in turncreates social stability. The recipients of this service will be the Governments of targeted African countries andthe beneficiaries of those services. DFID intends to award a contract for an initial term of 7 years with a budgetrange of PS50m - PS70m (inclusive of VAT and all applicable government taxes). DFID may extend the duration upto an additional 2 years with a maximum total contract value of PS130m (inclusive of VAT and all applicable taxes) 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/0d28aa6b-7f91-482c-a8d4-b8c417e4b70e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (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
£130,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 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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