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title: "DFID 8259 Strengthening Host and Refugee Populations in Ethiopia Contract Award"
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# DFID 8259 Strengthening Host and Refugee Populations in Ethiopia Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21d929c6-c5ec-4da4-9cb2-42bf7287ee5c

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) has awarded the contract titled "DFID 8259 Strengthening Host and Refugee Populations in Ethiopia" valued at £24 million. This contract focuses on enhancing the economies of refugee-hosting populations in Ethiopia and will run from 2nd September 2019 to 3rd March 2023. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, with the tender period concluding on 21st February 2019. The contract specifically targets service providers who can deliver effective long-term interventions in challenging environments.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic development, social services, or humanitarian aid, particularly those focused on refugee support and self-reliance initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to consider their capabilities for collaboration or subcontracting opportunities in this context. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in similar projects or have innovative solutions for fostering economic resilience in vulnerable communities may find this procurement process to be a fruitful avenue for growth.

## Notice

SHARPE aims to strengthen the economies of refugee hosting populations in Ethiopia via long-term interventions to promote refugee self-reliance in protracted crises. 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/e2735ebc-6612-4405-8feb-3c42d51a9b84 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 3 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000,000 |
| 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 | DAI EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2019 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2735ebc-6612-4405-8feb-3c42d51a9b84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2735ebc-6612-4405-8feb-3c42d51a9b84
  13th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bc09c5a-55fa-40b1-95b2-24e3c7ce97f7
  DFID 8259 Redacted Contract Documents

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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