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DFID 8127 Specialist Economic Development Framework - Contract Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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03 Nov 2017 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DFID 8127 Specialist Economic Development Framework - Contract Notice" is being conducted by the Department for International Development (DFID) based in East Kilbride, Scotland. This tender falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services and operates under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above threshold. The tender period ends on 7 December 2017, and the contract is anticipated to begin on 1 June 2018, lasting for an initial two-year period with potential extensions. The total contract value is set at £200 million.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses involved in economic development and consulting services, especially those focused on job creation and societal benefits, including women's empowerment and youth engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the framework's commitment to inclusivity and the requirement for technical expertise to support DFID’s objectives in international development. Suppliers interested in this framework can register their interest through the DFID Supplier Portal to seize this opportunity effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8127 Specialist Economic Development Framework - Contract Notice

Notice Description

DFID is seeking to establish Specialist Economic Development FAs which can be accessed by other government departments. DFID wishes to work with Framework participants who are committed to ensuring that the best technical development 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/32dce815-822d-4501-9602-bfd66847808b
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
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 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
Jim McIntyre
Contact Email
j-mcintyre@dfid.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0)1355 84 3649

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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