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South Africa-UK International Economic Partnership Programme

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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07 Jul 2023 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the South Africa-UK International Economic Partnership Programme to DNA Economics. The contract entails foreign economic-aid-related services amounting to £2,800,000 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period spans from June 15, 2023, to June 15, 2027, with the tender period ending on June 17, 2022. The contract falls under the services category and involves collaboration between the UK and South African governments on economic policy priorities.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those dealing with foreign economic-aid-related services, to engage in the UK-South Africa economic partnership programme. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete given the suitability aspect. The contract was awarded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, providing a chance for businesses to contribute to areas such as macroeconomic coordination, green recovery initiatives, and trade and investment facilitation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Africa-UK International Economic Partnership Programme

Notice Description

This programme aims to forge new ways of collaboration between the UK and South African government around economic policy priorities such as Macroeconomic coordination: debt sustainability e.g., how to work together on the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI), and common framework; economic reforms to enhance COVID recovery; combatting illicit financial flows; women's economic empowerment. A Green Recovery to COVID: improving climate mitigation and adaptation across the region, increasing green investment, enhancing just energy transitions. Trade and Investment: increasing trade and investment flows into the region, promoting negotiation and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afe1ead8-bf8b-4418-8e4c-21499f06d124
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2023 - 15 Jun 2027 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DNA ECONOMICS

Further Information

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