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DFID 8055 Technical and logistical support - Kyrgyzstan - Call Down Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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12 Jan 2018 at 12:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) has recently awarded a contract for technical and logistical support services to assist in the Better Government in Kyrgyzstan project. The contract, titled "DFID 8055 Technical and logistical support - Kyrgyzstan - Call Down Contract," involves the procurement of foreign economic-aid-related services with a total value of £421,465. The contract period spans from 16 November 2017 to 31 March 2020. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, leveraging a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and the tender was published on 12 January 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in political advisory services, translation, and logistical support, especially those with experience in operating within Central Asia. Enterprises with the capacity to provide translation services from English to Russian, as well as those that have expertise in managing logistics and procurement for international projects, will be particularly well-placed to compete. The involvement of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is encouraged, making this tender accessible to a diverse range of potential service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8055 Technical and logistical support - Kyrgyzstan - Call Down Contract

Notice Description

DFID Central Asia is looking to engage a partner who can deliver the following services to support delivery of the Better Government in Kyrgyzstan project: A full-time* political adviser, with knowledge of Kyrgyz government structures and political networks both within government and parliament, and an ability to use these knowledge and networks to inform programming decisions. Experience working with NSGI and using a peer-to-peer model to build capacity will be an advantage. Adviser must be fluent in Russian; A full-time* English-Russian translator with minimum 5 years of experience of interpreter and translation services from/to English-Russian, and who is comfortable with providing both simultaneous and consecutive oral translation as well as written translation of technical government and project documents; Procurement and logistical support. The supplier will be required to oversee a budget of approximately PS120,000, which will be used to procure local goods and services at the request of NSGI. These goods and services may include, but will not be limited to: taxi services; conference room booking; catering services; international and domestic flights; visas; English language lessons; and office equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd83a1f0-33e6-41d6-96e9-15eb9e3392a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£421,465 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£421,465 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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

CROWN AGENTS

Further Information

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