--- title: "DFID 8178 INVEST AFRICA Programme Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e52bd69-2805-4264-8fa0-9c34392dcc78" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e52bd69-2805-4264-8fa0-9c34392dcc78" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e52bd69-2805-4264-8fa0-9c34392dcc78.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e52bd69-2805-4264-8fa0-9c34392dcc78.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2018-01-25" --- # DFID 8178 INVEST AFRICA Programme Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e52bd69-2805-4264-8fa0-9c34392dcc78 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e52bd69-2805-4264-8fa0-9c34392dcc78) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e52bd69-2805-4264-8fa0-9c34392dcc78.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) has launched the DFID 8178 Invest Africa Programme Contract Notice, aiming to support economic transformation in targeted African countries through increased foreign direct investment (FDI) in manufacturing. This competitive tender, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 9th February 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 30th July 2018 and will have an initial duration of seven years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The total budget for this opportunity is valued at between £50 million and £70 million, with the maximum contract value potentially reaching £130 million, inclusive of VAT and applicable taxes. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on delivering services that enhance manufacturing capabilities, technology, and workforce development in Africa. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with expertise in management consultancy, workforce training, and technology deployment. Engaging in this tender could significantly benefit businesses seeking to expand their footprint internationally while contributing to the socio-economic stability of the regions involved. ## Notice DFID's aim, through this programme is to contribute towards the economic transformation needed in Africa tocreate more and better jobs and to set countries on a trajectory out of poverty . The programme will supportincreased foreign direct investment (FDI) into manufacturing which in turn will boost productivity by introducingnew technology and management capabilities, increase the capabilities of the workforce and diffuse theseimprovements into the wider economy. The aim of Invest Africa is to generate formal employment, which in turncreates social stability. The recipients of this service will be the Governments of targeted African countries andthe beneficiaries of those services. DFID intends to award a contract for an initial term of 7 years with a budgetrange of PS50m - PS70m (inclusive of VAT and all applicable government taxes). DFID may extend the duration upto an additional 2 years with a maximum total contract value of PS130m (inclusive of VAT and all applicable taxes) 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/0d28aa6b-7f91-482c-a8d4-b8c417e4b70e | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000,000 | | 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 - 25 Jan 2018 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d28aa6b-7f91-482c-a8d4-b8c417e4b70e - 9 Jan 2018 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d28aa6b-7f91-482c-a8d4-b8c417e4b70e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d28aa6b-7f91-482c-a8d4-b8c417e4b70e 25th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13b1765c-9173-4550-857a-34efad337425 DFID 8178 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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