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DFID 8232 Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Lot 1 Contract Award

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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23 Sep 2019 at 06:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) has awarded the DFID 8232 Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Lot 1 Contract, valued at £17,465,463, focusing on foreign economic-aid-related services. The contract aims to enhance economic opportunities for smallholder farmers by promoting investment in agribusinesses that engage with smallholder supply chains. This award marks the completion stage of the procurement process, with the contract period running from 9 March 2019 to 8 March 2024. Key information is available through the DFID Supplier Portal, and suppliers interested in this contract had to register prior to the tender end date of 3 October 2018.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in agribusiness services, investment facilitation, and supply chain logistics. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the focus is on enhancing engagement with smallholder farmers and generating impactful investments. Eligible businesses that can demonstrate experience in commercial agricultural practices or support for smallholder integration into markets are well-suited to compete for future opportunities arising from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8232 Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Lot 1 Contract Award

Notice Description

CASA seeks to drive changes in the ways in which investors view and invest in agribusinesses that work with smallholder supply chains. Specifically, CASA will increase economic opportunities for smallholder farmers by: Demonstrating the commercial viability of agribusinesses with significant smallholder supply chains and attracting more investment into these businesses; Deepening the smallholder impact of investments made by development finance institutions and impact investors; Enabling more smallholder farmers to engage with and trade into commercial markets. 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
ocds-b5fd17-49cc987f-325e-4681-ac82-5c196a71c485
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/459eb705-a0e1-4a1c-b383-445fb91708d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£17,465,463 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,465,463 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2019 - 8 Mar 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIRAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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