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DFID 8295 Strengthening the Use of Evidence for Development Impact (SEDI) Contract Award

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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30 Jul 2019 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) has awarded the DFID 8295 Strengthening the Use of Evidence for Development Impact (SEDI) contract, valued at £15,988,442, which will be in effect from 15th July 2019 until 31st December 2023. This contract falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services, focusing on enhancing the use of robust evidence in policy and programming within Ghana, Uganda, and Pakistan. The award decision was published on 30th July 2019, and the tender was part of a selective procurement process that concluded on 14th November 2018.

This procurement opportunity is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy and capacity building within government and public sector organisations. Firms with expertise in evidence-based policy development, programme evaluation, and knowledge management would find this contract aligns with their skills, potentially paving the way for collaboration in significant socio-economic improvement projects across multiple international contexts.

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Notice Title

DFID 8295 Strengthening the Use of Evidence for Development Impact (SEDI) Contract Award

Notice Description

The overall impact that SEDI is seeking to achieve is more efficient and effective programming and policy by government institutions in three partner countries (Ghana, Uganda and Pakistan). The overall objectives of SEDI are: 1. To increase the use of robust evidence directly informing policy or programme decisions (referred to as instrumental use of evidence') by targeted policymakers in Ghana, Uganda and Pakistan, both during policy design and implementation. 2. To increase the use of evidence in processes, systems and the working culture (referred to as the embedded use of evidence') in government decision-making structures in Ghana, Uganda and Pakistan, both during policy design and implementation. 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa71eda-6f40-424f-8a92-26181481ce89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£15,988,442 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,998,442 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Contact Name
Public Enquiry Point
Contact Email
enquiry@dfid.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD POLICY MANAGEMENT

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