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PROJ10024 Strengthening Research Systems in Africa

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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13 Sep 2019 at 13:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "PROJ10024 Strengthening Research Systems in Africa". This initiative falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services, aimed at enhancing research capabilities in low and middle-income countries, specifically within Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Nigeria. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 26th September 2019. The total budget for this project is £12 million, with a contract period scheduled to commence on 10th March 2020 and run until 10th March 2025. The procurement method employed for this process is an open procedure, which allows submissions from various interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in research consultancy, development services, and capacity-building sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, offering innovative solutions to strengthen research systems in the target countries. The successful implementation of projects under this tender can lead to sustainable partnerships and growth avenues within the expanding sector of international development and research in Africa.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROJ10024 Strengthening Research Systems in Africa

Notice Description

Research is a powerful tool to support development in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and the global goals for sustainable development. The full benefits of research to social and economic development are only possible where there are functioning research systems, supported by infrastructure, regulatory frameworks and policies that incentivise and enable high quality research generation and use. Currently the majority of research output worldwide, including development research, is generated by high income countries. Strengthening the ability of LMICs to do research that aligns with national priorities supports long-term, sustainable and resilient development. The Department for International Development (DFID) intends to strengthen the research systems in partner countries so that both local and donor research investment achieves economic and social impact. To achieve this, DFID is funding Strengthening Research Institutions in Africa (SRIA), which aims to invest in projects to i) support the building blocks of research in research institutions and ii) supports research systems to create an enabling environment for research. In the first instance, this fund is expected to be ~PS12m and cover 3-4 years of implementation in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and Nigeria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4996990a-2c42-4312-98a4-d46e9ee8bdd5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£12,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2020 - 10 Mar 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
Cheryl McKend
Contact Email
c-mckend@dfid.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07469 105893

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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