Planning

Flexible Growth Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Planning

04 Apr 2017 at 10:39

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) is planning a tender for the "Flexible Growth Programme," which aims to enhance the business development environment in Zimbabwe. This procurement, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, has a budget of £500,000 for the financial year 2017/2018. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd February 2018 and will run until 3rd February 2020. A planned procurement notice was published on 4th April 2017, with a future notice date scheduled for 19th June 2017.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have experience in foreign aid projects. Businesses that specialise in delivering development services or support for economic growth in challenging environments would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this programme could facilitate growth and expansion into international markets, particularly within the British Overseas Territories and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Growth Programme

Notice Description

Likely to be a Flexible Growth Challenge Fund to support an improved Business Development environment in Zimbabwe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc6e0622-7250-46d1-a175-b93036cd0495
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
4 Apr 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2018 - 3 Feb 2020 2-3 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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