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DFID 8126 General Economic Development Framework - Contract Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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10 Nov 2017 at 08:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) is currently conducting a tender for the "DFID 8126 General Economic Development Framework". This procurement falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is based in East Kilbride, Scotland. The tender is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 7th December 2017. The framework agreement is expected to commence in June 2018 and last for two years, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure due to its significant budget of £400,000,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in economic development and related technical services, as DFID seeks expertise to aid in poverty reduction and enhance job creation within the UK’s development operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as DFID aims to include diverse suppliers committed to fostering inclusive economic growth, particularly for women, girls, and young people.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8126 General Economic Development Framework - Contract Notice

Notice Description

DFID is seeking to establish a General Economic Development FA which can be accessed by other government departments. DFID wishes to work with Framework participants who are committed to ensuring that the best technicaldevelopment expertise is quickly and efficiently accessible to DFID staff/colleagues across the UK Government.The aim is to provide technical services that deliver economic development and poverty reduction outcomes forthe UK's development operations that maintain them at the forefront of international development best practice. DFID's economic development priority is to promote growth which creates more productive jobs and secures opportunities and benefits across society, including for women and girls and young people. The full details of the services are in the terms of reference. It is anticipated that the framework agreement will begin June 2018 and operate for an initial 2 year period with the option for 2 further 12 month extension subject to ongoing need. 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/b105b7d4-7d0c-4a6e-9177-e77cda1520dd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 31 May 2020 2-3 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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