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title: "PROJ10089 - Improving Trade Facilitation and Customs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories"
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# PROJ10089 - Improving Trade Facilitation and Customs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5615c0e9-251a-4336-a8bd-9a06717e2f37

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for International Development, focuses on the project titled "PROJ10089 - Improving Trade Facilitation and Customs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories." This project falls under the services category, specifically foreign economic-aid-related services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 4th February 2020 and involved an open procurement method with a substantial budget of £15,000,000. The tender period concluded on 9th March 2020, and the contract began on 6th April 2020, continuing until 5th March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to expand their operations in trade development and facilitation within the Palestinian Territories. Companies with expertise in supply chain management, customs optimisation, and trade-related services would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the project aims to enhance the efficiency of trade processes and strengthen the private sector’s capacity to export and generate employment. Engaging in such projects can help businesses build their reputations and explore further contracts in international development and economic aid sectors.

## Notice

DFID is seeking a Supplier to deliver its trade development and facilitation programme, to improve trade performance and customs in the OPTs. The programme is designed to be flexible and adaptable, and will work politically and technically to: - Expedite the movement of goods and reduce transaction costs - Improve the capacity of Palestinian trade related institutions and the trade enabling environment - Strengthen the competiveness of the private sector to export and create jobs - Improved PA's customs capacity and revenue collection from trade related taxes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b394ba-5819-47d5-b9a8-7ecec5226584 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2020 - 5 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| 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

- 19 Oct 2020 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b394ba-5819-47d5-b9a8-7ecec5226584
- 4 Feb 2020 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d28ae4-2782-4f40-9954-a9162c1ebb9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b394ba-5819-47d5-b9a8-7ecec5226584
  19th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d28ae4-2782-4f40-9954-a9162c1ebb9a
  4th February 2020 - 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

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