Tender

DFID 8502 Management Agent for a DFID-CDC Challenge Fund Contract Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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16 Apr 2019 at 20:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking to contract an organisation to manage the DFID-CDC Challenge Fund for a duration of 4.5 years, with the potential for a 2-year extension. The procurement, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17th May 2019. Interested parties should be aware that the contract is valued at £5 million and will commence on 19th November 2019, running until 18th May 2024. The process follows an open procurement method designed for above-threshold projects, inviting a broad spectrum of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in economic development, research, and consultancy services in emerging markets. Companies with capabilities in managing large-scale funds and fostering collaboration between researchers and private enterprises would be well-suited for this contract. By participating in this initiative, businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute to impactful economic research that addresses private sector influences in developing regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8502 Management Agent for a DFID-CDC Challenge Fund Contract Notice

Notice Description

The Department for International Development (DFID) would like to contract an organisation for 4.5 years to manage a DFID-CDC Challenge Fund, with the possibility of a 2-year extension. This Challenge Fund will be focused on unlocking evidence on private sector impacts in emerging markets through open competitive research calls. The contract will be issued to an organisation to market the Challenge Fund, manage all administrative, financial and contractual aspects as well as ensuring deep engagement between researchers and companies and peer review by a panel of leading academics. The Challenge Fund is a joint initiative between DFID and CDC, the UK's Development Finance Institution. 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
ocds-b5fd17-d0754316-1175-4313-ad45-b647f01edc81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0767ddfc-7ded-4909-a880-eb79e90fa07f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2019 - 18 May 2024 4-5 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
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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

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