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DFID 8509 Frontier Technologies: Livestreaming, Futures and Fore sighting Contract Award

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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08 Aug 2019 at 22:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process, initiated by the Department for International Development (DFID), pertains to the award of the contract titled "DFID 8509 Frontier Technologies: Livestreaming, Futures and Foresighting." This procurement falls within the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services, with a contract value amounting to £1,460,974.38. The contract period commenced on 15 May 2019 and will conclude on 14 November 2020. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement following a mini-competition. The relevant address for the DFID is located in East Kilbride, Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in service-oriented sectors that focus on economic aid and innovative technology solutions. Businesses with expertise in livestreaming and foresighting studies are particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract entails supporting new pilot projects and conducting various foresighting engagements. Engaging with this contract can provide businesses the opportunity to expand their services and establish long-term partnerships with DFID.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8509 Frontier Technologies: Livestreaming, Futures and Fore sighting Contract Award

Notice Description

The primary objective of this EACDS FTL assignment is to support a round of 8 new FTL pilots, conduct 3 FT Futures CO engagements, and deliver multiple FT Foresighting studies (number/size to be agreed on basis of need). These studies are responsive to needs and opportunities, the FT Hub help define the ToR with a DFID lead, then a mini-competition is run by the Hub to appoint a supplier which they then contract and manage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9375fa0-b0de-460e-9b36-de6fd5ad0693
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42453561-751f-4439-a9f5-5fa104111b04
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
SME

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
£1,460,974 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,460,974 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2019 - 14 Nov 2020 1-2 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

IMC WORLDWIDE

Further Information

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