--- title: "DFID 8117 Skills for Jobs Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04c15fc5-28b3-4842-ac96-8e82c05d9eeb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04c15fc5-28b3-4842-ac96-8e82c05d9eeb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04c15fc5-28b3-4842-ac96-8e82c05d9eeb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04c15fc5-28b3-4842-ac96-8e82c05d9eeb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2018-07-02" --- # DFID 8117 Skills for Jobs Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04c15fc5-28b3-4842-ac96-8e82c05d9eeb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04c15fc5-28b3-4842-ac96-8e82c05d9eeb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04c15fc5-28b3-4842-ac96-8e82c05d9eeb.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) has initiated a tender titled "DFID 8117 Skills for Jobs Contract Notice" aimed at enhancing vocational training capacities in India across high-demand sectors. This project, with a value of £12 million, is currently in the planning stage and is utilizing a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1 August 2018 and the contract period set to begin on 31 January 2019, lasting until 30 January 2025. The services are classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, with delivery expected in various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in skills development, vocational training, or educational services. Companies with experience in international partnerships and those adept at delivering training programmes tailored to improve workforce skills would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to benefit up to 1 million individuals in India, thus potentially enhancing the labour market in both Indian and UK firms. ## Notice The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) intends to provide technical assistance for improving the delivery of skill development initiatives in India. The project plans to upgrade India's vocational training capacity in selected high demand sectors, resulting in up to 1 million people receiving better training and assessment. This will be delivered through significant international partnerships on skills development and contribute to improving the labour market for Indian and international firms including with the UK institutions. 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/41b6953c-4837-4f3a-9d7b-ad9a8ed157b0 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2019 - 30 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2018 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b6953c-4837-4f3a-9d7b-ad9a8ed157b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b6953c-4837-4f3a-9d7b-ad9a8ed157b0 2nd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/caf81895-3dc7-4a82-95fb-783ae6c58a66 DFID 8117 Contract Notice - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/viewPublicNotice.cmd?bm90aWNlSWQ9NzA2NzA%3D DFID 8117 Contract Notice visible on the Supplier Portal ## Notice URLs - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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