Tender

DFID 8232 - Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Programme (CASA)

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Tender

20 Mar 2018 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) has initiated a tender process for the "DFID 8232 - Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Programme (CASA)." This public procurement opportunity is classified under foreign economic-aid-related services and is valued at £35,700,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 23 April 2018. The resultant contract will commence on 5 October 2018 and is set to conclude on 4 October 2023. The programme aims to enhance sustainable agribusiness investments and smallholder participation across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on agribusiness, particularly those equipped to support smallholders in value chain activities, learning, communication, and monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be especially well-suited to participate, given the programme's emphasis on economic empowerment and inclusive practices. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions within this framework will be positioned to contribute meaningfully to the programme's goals while potentially benefiting from lucrative contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8232 - Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Programme (CASA)

Notice Description

The Department for International Development (DFID) has launched a new Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness (CASA) programme which aims to increase sustainable investment in 2 / 6 agribusinesses with smallholder supply chains and increase the involvement of poorer smallholders in those supply chains, with demonstrably higher incomes. These outcomes will drive impacts of increased smallholder incomes, improved food security and inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Key cross-cutting priorities will be women's economic empowerment, nutrition and climate resilience. The following components of the CASA programme are included in this procurement: Component A) Country level value chain activities (Lot 1) Component B) Emerging Smallholder Facility (Lot 2) Component C) Learning, Communication and Monitoring activities (Lot 1) 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/faf31202-b344-49a1-beda-ec15b4695ad8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£35,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2018 - 4 Oct 2023 Over 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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