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DFID 8422 Structural Change and Economic Growth Contract Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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29 Apr 2019 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) of the UK is seeking bids for the "DFID 8422 Structural Change and Economic Growth Contract Notice". This tender falls under the Foreign economic-aid-related services category and is located in Scotland. Currently, the procurement is in the tender stage, with bids open until 21 June 2019. DFID intends to award a contract for an initial term of 5 years, starting from 23 December 2019, with a budget of £12 million, potentially extending up to 9 years with a total value of £22 million.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on high-quality research and development related to structural change and economic growth in developing countries. Companies that are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with expertise in producing actionable research and innovative solutions that align with DFID's objectives. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their portfolio and contribute to meaningful global development efforts.

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Notice Title

DFID 8422 Structural Change and Economic Growth Contract Notice

Notice Description

The UK is seen as a leader in research and a higher level of UK involvement will add value to global research efforts. DFID has committed to the production and use of high quality evidence, data and innovation to accelerate progress towards the Global Goals. Following extensive internal and global consultation, the following areas were identified as being gaps and an opportunity for the UK to intervene, given our relative strengths: Structural Change and Economic Growth (STEG). DFID will support high quality research that generates new understanding on the process of, and options for enhancing structural change, productivity and growth that have clear policy and programme relevance and can be put into practice in developing countries. DFID intends to award a contractor in circa 2019 for an initial term of 5 years with a budget of 12000000 GBP. DFID may extend the duration up to an additional 4 years with a total contract value of 22000000 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceba5af0-8ed3-4152-910d-6be4d7a38894
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
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Dec 2019 - 22 Dec 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Contact Name
Andrew West
Contact Email
andrew-west@dfid.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07469 122048

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

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