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DFID 7623 Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund (TAF2 Plus) - Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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10 Mar 2017 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for International Development (DFID) seeking to establish and manage a demand-led trade and investment advocacy fund. The contract, titled "DFID 7623 Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund (TAF2 Plus) - Contract", falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is valued at £14,496,912.40. The procurement was conducted using a selective method with a restricted procedure, and the award was active as of 21 February 2017, following a tender period that ended on 16 September 2016. The contract period commenced on 22 February 2017 and is set to conclude on 22 February 2023, with potential delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in trade and investment services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, as the DFID seeks to enhance the technical skills and coordination of trade and investment ministries in developing countries. Companies that possess expertise in economic aid, international relations, and technical assistance to government ministries may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, leading to further development and expansion of their services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 7623 Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund (TAF2 Plus) - Contract

Notice Description

The objective of the contract is to establish and manage a demand-led call down facility that provides highly technical trade and investment services. The Outcome Statement is to increase the technical skills and coordination of trade and investment ministries in developing countries. The Impact Statement is to help more developing countries effectively participate - to their advantage - in trade and investment negotiations; and harness the benefits of those outcomes through meaningful strategies and wider donor co-ordination.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdd2acee-7178-4a53-afdf-a5b3b73689e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8afe6f39-37e2-48d9-9e91-893d2ee7c9e7
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£14,496,912 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,496,912 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2017 - 22 Feb 2023 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

AECOM

Further Information

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