Planning

VSO - Volunteering for Development

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Planning

03 Apr 2017 at 14:45

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development is planning a tender titled "VSO - Volunteering for Development" within the sector of foreign economic-aid-related services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a total budget set at £600,000 for the period from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018. The future notice for this opportunity is expected to be published on 15th May 2017, and the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 8th January 2018, lasting until 6th January 2020. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their footprint in the international development sector. Businesses with expertise in education, health, and livelihood services, particularly those aimed at supporting impoverished and marginalised communities, will find this tender particularly relevant. With a target of improving outcomes for up to 2 million people across 24 developing nations, successful bidders could contribute to impactful initiatives while enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VSO - Volunteering for Development

Notice Description

To support the delivery of the UK Aid strategy by improving the effectiveness of the development volunteering sector. This programme will work with more than 4000 volunteers and 5000 alumni members to support 350 partner organisations to improve education, health and livelihoods outcomes across the global south. The programme will support 2 million impoverished and marginalised people (approx. 1 million health, 700k education, 300k livelihood) to access and shape more relevant, appropriate and inclusive services across 24 least developed and fragile countries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8da54fc9-a39b-498a-aab0-1529e6463ee0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce6b9f4-d53a-4079-96c8-6a897268c7f1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 May 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2018 - 6 Jan 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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

Notice Documents

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