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DFID 8042 Nepal Skills for Employment Programme (SEP) Contract Award

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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17 Jul 2018 at 15:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development has awarded the DFID 8042 Contract for the Nepal Skills for Employment Programme, targeting the foreign economic-aid-related services industry. The contract, valued at £17 million, commenced on 16th July 2018 and will conclude on 15th July 2022. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 8th January 2018. This initiative aims to enhance vocational skills training and employment opportunities for 90,000 youths in Nepal, particularly focusing on women and disadvantaged groups.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in service delivery, skill development, and employment support, particularly those with experience in international development or vocational training programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practices and effective programme execution would be well-positioned to participate in future related initiatives or sub-contracts arising from this award. Engaging with the DFID Supplier Portal could further enhance visibility and access to relevant opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8042 Nepal Skills for Employment Programme (SEP) Contract Award

Notice Description

The recipient of the proposed services will be 90,000 youth of Nepal that includes women and disadvantaged groups, the employment creating private sector of Nepal and the Government of Nepal - including the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Labour and Employment. The Impact Statement is "More productive and equitable vocational skills and migration systems improving the livelihoods of poor Nepalis", and the Outcome Statement is "Young people, especially women and disadvantaged groups gainfully employed with higher wages and improved working conditions". To understand the impacts the project is trying to achieve, see the Theory of Change diagram in Annex A. Essentially the project is to contribute to the following three areas. Job-rich transformational growth; Holding pattern growth; Leave no one behind. 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-b5fd17-5bd85c93-4106-4e68-af6c-d689a164e664
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456b11b0-3e6b-41f5-8f36-ab1e00b26a86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2018 - 15 Jul 2022 4-5 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
Public Enquiry Point
Contact Email
enquiry@dfid.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THE LOUIS BERGER GROUP

Further Information

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