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title: "DFID 8172 FGS: Support for the Federal Government of Somalia to strengthen domestic revenue generation and macroeconomic management Contract Award"
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# DFID 8172 FGS: Support for the Federal Government of Somalia to strengthen domestic revenue generation and macroeconomic management Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52c73c2d-43e9-4eba-9f5c-a1571e6782d2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Development (DFID) focusing on the award of the "DFID 8172 FGS: Support for the Federal Government of Somalia to strengthen domestic revenue generation and macroeconomic management" contract. The project, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, aims to enhance customs policy and administration alongside in-country missions by IMF-accredited experts. The contract, valued at £10,186,196 and awarded to CowaterSogema International Inc., spans from 3 July 2018 to 2 July 2022. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 18 January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the services sector that can provide expertise in economic aid and customs management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, especially if they have experience in similar projects or affiliations with international development initiatives. Companies interested in expanding their operations in the UK and abroad could leverage this opportunity to showcase their capabilities and engage with government projects, ultimately driving growth in their businesses.

## Notice

This project will deliver improved customs policy and administration and facilitate in-country missions by IMF-accredited experts, in support of the IMF Somalia Trust Fund for Capacity Development work-streams. 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/e2148873-bf07-4ace-8786-946d2376e781 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2018 - 2 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,186,196 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,186,196 |
| 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 | COWATERSOGEMA INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2018 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2148873-bf07-4ace-8786-946d2376e781

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2148873-bf07-4ace-8786-946d2376e781
  3rd September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b43b0d72-8ac9-404e-a652-f2d29a708bfd
  DFID 8172 Redacted Contract Documents
- https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/viewPublicNotice.cmd?bm90aWNlSWQ9NzEwNzA%3D
  DFID 8172 Contract Award as visible on the Supplier Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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