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title: "DFID 8338 LINKS - Powering Economic Growth in Northern Nigeria Contract Award"
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# DFID 8338 LINKS - Powering Economic Growth in Northern Nigeria Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3137f956-4716-452e-ad50-1b1f1b7c5632

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) has recently awarded a contract titled "DFID 8338 LINKS - Powering Economic Growth in Northern Nigeria." This contract, valued at £67,550,000, is aimed at supporting job creation and income generation in the northern Nigerian states of Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa. The procurement process, which followed a selective method through a competitive procedure with negotiation, is currently in the Award stage. The contract commencement date is 16th September 2019, with an expected completion date of 15th September 2026. The tender period concluded on 2nd November 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those focusing on economic development services in the international aid sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) may find this tender especially relevant, given the emphasis on inclusion for the poor, women, and individuals with disabilities. Businesses with capabilities in consultancy, social impact assessment, and project management in developing economies would be well-suited to explore potential partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities stemming from this contract.

## Notice

The overarching objective of the programme is to support job creation and income raising for the poor, women and those living with disability, in the three northern Nigerian states of Kaduna, Kano and Jigawa. 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/6c1282f5-7bdc-4422-bd4a-8f778fbf3900 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2019 - 15 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,550,000 |
| 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 | COFFEY INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2019 at 08:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c1282f5-7bdc-4422-bd4a-8f778fbf3900

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c1282f5-7bdc-4422-bd4a-8f778fbf3900
  18th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c2db824-3d96-4483-bdfb-ff6a2496402f
  DFID 8338 - Redacted Contract Documents
- https://dfid-supplier.proactislabs.com/Account/Login
  DFID 8338 Contract Award visible on the Supplier Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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