--- title: "DFID 8208 Economic growth in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: (ii) Enterprise and Innovation Programme - Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-194f517a-06e7-4cad-aa24-fbbccd49058f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-194f517a-06e7-4cad-aa24-fbbccd49058f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-194f517a-06e7-4cad-aa24-fbbccd49058f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-194f517a-06e7-4cad-aa24-fbbccd49058f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2018-01-30" --- # DFID 8208 Economic growth in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: (ii) Enterprise and Innovation Programme - Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-194f517a-06e7-4cad-aa24-fbbccd49058f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-194f517a-06e7-4cad-aa24-fbbccd49058f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-194f517a-06e7-4cad-aa24-fbbccd49058f.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) is currently conducting a procurement process titled "DFID 8208 Economic growth in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: (ii) Enterprise and Innovation Programme - Contract Notice". This tender falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services, with a total budget of £23 million available over two distinct lots. The tender period concludes on 28 February 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 August 2018, concluding on 31 July 2022. This selective procurement process has been initiated to support economic development initiatives in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in innovative projects aimed at fostering economic growth in the region. Firms with expertise in policy innovation and business incubation will find this competitive environment advantageous, allowing them to contribute to and benefit from local business development initiatives. By participating in this contract, businesses can play a vital role in enhancing the economic landscape in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. ## Notice DFID is providing PS25 million to support and increase economic development, prosperity and resilience inKyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Of the PS25m funding envelope, PS23.7m will be provided over two strands to thisrequirement, which DFID will use lots to fulfil. Lot 1 - Policy Innovation Facility (PIF) will aim to turn high-level political support for growth and prosperity initiativesinto policies, strategies and plans which will strengthen economic development, governance and resilience inKyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The overall budget for this lot is PS5.7 million. Lot 2 Enterprise and Innovation Programme (EIP) will support the national private sector to respond to changesin policy through the establishment of innovation centres / business incubators which will provide businessadvice to SMEs with the potential and ambition for growth, which will contribute to economic development andprosperity in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The overall budget for this lot is PS23.0 million 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/bc8488dd-9f66-404f-b5da-b1dc31a15c15 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | 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 | 30 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £23,000,000 | | 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 - 30 Jan 2018 at 07:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc8488dd-9f66-404f-b5da-b1dc31a15c15 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc8488dd-9f66-404f-b5da-b1dc31a15c15 30th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b9520e1-659a-4216-a84c-d81b84f80ce6 DFID 8208 Contract Notice - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/ DFID Supplier Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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