--- title: "DFID 8178 Invest Africa Contract Award" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4412f4bb-835c-4b09-b198-6a0cfbf0f490" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4412f4bb-835c-4b09-b198-6a0cfbf0f490" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4412f4bb-835c-4b09-b198-6a0cfbf0f490.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4412f4bb-835c-4b09-b198-6a0cfbf0f490.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2020-01-14" --- # DFID 8178 Invest Africa Contract Award Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4412f4bb-835c-4b09-b198-6a0cfbf0f490 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4412f4bb-835c-4b09-b198-6a0cfbf0f490) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4412f4bb-835c-4b09-b198-6a0cfbf0f490.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "DFID 8178 Invest Africa Contract Award." This contract, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, aims to facilitate economic transformation in Africa by increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) in manufacturing, ultimately creating jobs and promoting productivity. The contract period spans from 4th September 2019 to 3rd September 2026, with the procurement method being selective, through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The relevant documents and updates can be found on the DFID Supplier Portal, and registration for suppliers is encouraged. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that focus on foreign economic aid services, particularly those involved in manufacturing, technology, and workforce development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-positioned to compete given their adaptability and innovative approaches. The potential for long-term engagement in a project aimed at improving economic stability in Africa could lead to substantial growth for successful bidders. ## Notice Invest Africa aims to contribute towards the economic transformation needed in Africa to create more and better jobs and to set countries on a trajectory out of poverty . The programme will support increased foreign direct investment (FDI) into manufacturing which in turn will boost productivity by introducing new technology and management capabilities, increase the capabilities of the workforce and diffuse these improvements into the wider economy. The aim of Invest Africa is to generate formal employment, which in turn creates social stability. 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/0ce5e5c0-0ab5-4ad4-9574-45e343400bab | | 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 | 14 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Sep 2019 | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2019 - 3 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | MCKINSEY AND COMPANY INC. UNITED KINGDOM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2020 at 16:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce5e5c0-0ab5-4ad4-9574-45e343400bab - 14 Jan 2020 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce5e5c0-0ab5-4ad4-9574-45e343400bab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce5e5c0-0ab5-4ad4-9574-45e343400bab 14th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3167237a-10e9-4875-94ca-451e4968de50 DFID 8178 Contract Documents - Section 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45ab1b8d-9901-42d2-8c30-9f1789865fdd DFID 8178 Contract Documents - Section 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f206deab-7ad7-4f8e-8bb0-dbb172e60e7c DFID 8178 Contract Documents - Section 3 - https://dfid.proactisportal.com/Account/Login DFID 8178 Contract Award notice as visible on the Supplier Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e195420-7898-4f9a-8e4f-43acabc3034c DFID 8178 Redacted Contract Documents - Section 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d7d35bf-5b69-434c-be67-10833fc832e6 DFID 8178 Redacted Contract Documents - Section 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b74f8966-dc6a-4786-aec6-aee5abb35a2c DFID 8178 Redacted Contract Documents - Section 1 ## Notice URLs - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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