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title: "DFID 8325 Tax Systems Transformation Programme Contract Award"
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# DFID 8325 Tax Systems Transformation Programme Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03b95d29-93c3-4204-a5d6-4a8223df408b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract award titled "DFID 8325 Tax Systems Transformation Programme" issued by the Department for International Development (DFID). This programme aims to assist the Ethiopian Government in increasing tax revenues and promotes a fair tax environment. The contract, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, has a total value of £27,167,193 and is part of a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract period commenced on 13 March 2019 and will continue until 13 March 2024, following the tender period which concluded on 25 October 2018.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing services related to economic development, tax systems, and governance. Companies that excel in consulting and technical assistance, particularly those with experience in international development and tax compliance in emerging markets, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to register and participate in future tenders in this category.

## Notice

The overall objective of TSTP is to assist the Ethiopian Government (GoE) in raising tax revenues towards 17.2% of GDP in a responsible and equitable manner. The programme has three linked outcomes: 1) An equitable and business friendly tax environment 2) Improved voluntary compliance 3) Increased GoE revenues. 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/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b893f1-f9dc-49f2-a622-80d767fec702 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2019 - 13 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,167,193 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,167,193 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COWATER SOGEMA INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2019 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b893f1-f9dc-49f2-a622-80d767fec702

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b893f1-f9dc-49f2-a622-80d767fec702
  28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/253bad5c-b7a1-4abb-b839-4f4430b9a0f7
  DFID 8325 Contract Document - Section 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b74690bb-4100-4c6a-9f8b-4d65e262f6ca
  DFID 8325 Contract Document - Section 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12387ee2-00f7-4b6f-9714-3c197f39b99b
  DFID 8325 Contract Document - Section 3

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development

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