--- title: "DFID 8426 International Growth Center Phase 3 Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-328d6c11-6aa7-42b6-8d0b-e71c21821785" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-328d6c11-6aa7-42b6-8d0b-e71c21821785" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-328d6c11-6aa7-42b6-8d0b-e71c21821785.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-328d6c11-6aa7-42b6-8d0b-e71c21821785.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2019-02-20" --- # DFID 8426 International Growth Center Phase 3 Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-328d6c11-6aa7-42b6-8d0b-e71c21821785 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-328d6c11-6aa7-42b6-8d0b-e71c21821785) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-328d6c11-6aa7-42b6-8d0b-e71c21821785.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking suppliers for the management and implementation of Phase 3 of the International Growth Centre (IGC) Programme. This tender, titled "DFID 8426 International Growth Center Phase 3 Contract Notice", falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and has an estimated contract value of £56 million. The tender period is set to conclude on 19th March 2019, while the contract period is scheduled to begin from 19th November 2019 and extend until 18th November 2026. This procurement process follows an open procedure method, facilitating comprehensive participation from interested entities. This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with a focus on providing high-quality research and policy advice. Businesses capable of engaging with policymakers in developing countries and possessing expertise in economic growth, resilience, and research are encouraged to compete. Participation in this tender can enhance visibility and foster partnerships in the international development sector, paving the way for further contracts in economic-aid services. ## Notice DFID's Growth and Resilience Department is contracting a supplier for the management and implementation of Phase 3 of the International Growth Centre (IGC) Programme. The IGC was launched in 2008 in response to recommendations from the Growth Commission. The IGC aims to influence policy through high quality, independent and evidence-based policy advice to developing countries. This is delivered through the provision of: a) world-class, policy-relevant research; and b) sustained engagement with policy-makers in developing countries. The current contract (Phase 2) will end in September 2019. 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/47e05989-bccb-4d89-b544-63be4a21e27f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2019 - 18 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,000,000 | | 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 - 20 Feb 2019 at 16:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e05989-bccb-4d89-b544-63be4a21e27f - 18 Feb 2019 at 14:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e05989-bccb-4d89-b544-63be4a21e27f - 18 Feb 2019 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e05989-bccb-4d89-b544-63be4a21e27f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e05989-bccb-4d89-b544-63be4a21e27f 20th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e2c438e-016e-4f57-be63-3db3575aa97d DFID 8426 Contract Notice - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/viewPublicNotice.cmd?bm90aWNlSWQ9NzMxODA%3D DFID 8426 Contract Notice as 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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