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title: "DFID 8048 Transparency and Accountability to improve Economic Development and Service Delivery (TRACTION) Malawi Contract Award"
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# DFID 8048 Transparency and Accountability to improve Economic Development and Service Delivery (TRACTION) Malawi Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c590a11-31e4-4e28-b597-b376509055d1

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the Department for International Development (DFID), concerns the contract titled "DFID 8048 Transparency and Accountability to improve Economic Development and Service Delivery (TRACTION) Malawi." This contract, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, aims to enhance economic development and service delivery in Malawi. The contract period is scheduled to run from 29 July 2019 to 28 July 2024, with a contract value of £10,799,057. The procurement took place using an open procedure, and the tender period had a deadline set for 25 September 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on service delivery and economic development, particularly in the context of international aid and cooperation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract due to the nature of the services required. Engaging with DFID's Supplier Portal will be essential for interested suppliers to access relevant documentation and register their interest directly.

## Notice

The objective of this programme is to improve economic development opportunities and service delivery for poor people in specific areas and to improve accountability and responsiveness in the management of public goods and services. This will translate into an impact of Malawians having better access to services and economic development opportunities. 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/7c7fd872-0367-4121-b6f4-b3975198d64a |
| 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 | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,799,057 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,799,057 |
| 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 | PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2019 at 13:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7fd872-0367-4121-b6f4-b3975198d64a
- 9 Jul 2019 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7fd872-0367-4121-b6f4-b3975198d64a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7fd872-0367-4121-b6f4-b3975198d64a
  12th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/450869b8-e9c9-48af-901f-d88af521f0b7
  DFID 8048 Redacted Contract Documents

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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