--- title: "PROJ10024 Strengthening Research Systems in Africa" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-455a1b8a-2178-49a6-a0d9-8204d2c36e50" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-455a1b8a-2178-49a6-a0d9-8204d2c36e50" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-455a1b8a-2178-49a6-a0d9-8204d2c36e50.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-455a1b8a-2178-49a6-a0d9-8204d2c36e50.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2019-09-13" --- # PROJ10024 Strengthening Research Systems in Africa Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-455a1b8a-2178-49a6-a0d9-8204d2c36e50 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-455a1b8a-2178-49a6-a0d9-8204d2c36e50) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-455a1b8a-2178-49a6-a0d9-8204d2c36e50.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "PROJ10024 Strengthening Research Systems in Africa". This initiative falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services, aimed at enhancing research capabilities in low and middle-income countries, specifically within Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Nigeria. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 26th September 2019. The total budget for this project is £12 million, with a contract period scheduled to commence on 10th March 2020 and run until 10th March 2025. The procurement method employed for this process is an open procedure, which allows submissions from various interested parties. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in research consultancy, development services, and capacity-building sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, offering innovative solutions to strengthen research systems in the target countries. The successful implementation of projects under this tender can lead to sustainable partnerships and growth avenues within the expanding sector of international development and research in Africa. ## Notice Research is a powerful tool to support development in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and the global goals for sustainable development. The full benefits of research to social and economic development are only possible where there are functioning research systems, supported by infrastructure, regulatory frameworks and policies that incentivise and enable high quality research generation and use. Currently the majority of research output worldwide, including development research, is generated by high income countries. Strengthening the ability of LMICs to do research that aligns with national priorities supports long-term, sustainable and resilient development. The Department for International Development (DFID) intends to strengthen the research systems in partner countries so that both local and donor research investment achieves economic and social impact. To achieve this, DFID is funding Strengthening Research Institutions in Africa (SRIA), which aims to invest in projects to i) support the building blocks of research in research institutions and ii) supports research systems to create an enabling environment for research. In the first instance, this fund is expected to be ~PS12m and cover 3-4 years of implementation in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and Nigeria. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4996990a-2c42-4312-98a4-d46e9ee8bdd5 | | 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 | 13 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2020 - 10 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,300,000 | | 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 - 13 Sep 2019 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4996990a-2c42-4312-98a4-d46e9ee8bdd5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4996990a-2c42-4312-98a4-d46e9ee8bdd5 13th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://dfid.proactisportal.com/ Further information can be found on DFID's Supply Partner Portal, accessible via the following link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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