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DFID 8489 Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Lot 2 Contract Award

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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23 Sep 2019 at 06:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development has awarded the DFID 8489 Contract for Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Lot 2, valued at £7,999,555. Located in the UK, this project falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and focuses on driving investment in agribusinesses that support smallholder farmers. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2024. This procurement was conducted through a restrictive method with bids closing on 3rd October 2018, emphasising the importance of meeting prior deadlines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agronomy, agricultural technology, and related consultancy services aiming to support smallholders and stimulate agribusiness investment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this contract not only allows these businesses to expand their market reach but also to contribute to impactful economic development efforts in the agricultural sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8489 Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Lot 2 Contract Award

Notice Description

CASA seeks to drive catalytic change in the way in which investors view and invest in agribusinesses that work with smallholder supply chains. Specifically, CASA will increase economic opportunities for smallholder farmers by: Enabling more smallholder farmers to engage with and trade into commercial markets; Demonstrating the commercial viability of agribusinesses with significant smallholder supply chains and attracting more investment into these businesses; Deepening the smallholder impact of investments made by development finance instructions and impact investors. 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/754bfd0c-b72c-432d-97a0-ba1d36d91694
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
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
£7,999,555 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,999,555 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOSERVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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