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title: "DFID 7754 Zimbabwe Grain Market Facilitation Programme Fund Manager"
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# DFID 7754 Zimbabwe Grain Market Facilitation Programme Fund Manager

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cc022d4-5e84-4bf4-a5d2-c93c01cd30c6

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking a fund manager for the 'Zimbabwe Grain Market Facilitation Programme', aimed at support during current liquidity and supply challenges in Zimbabwe's grain sector. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £17,289,093.20. The contract commenced on 6th October 2016 and will run until 5th April 2017. Key delivery addresses include locations within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method is classified as a tender initiative and falls within the foreign economic-aid-related services category, as per the CPV classification.

This opportunity presents significant potential for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to enhancing grain imports into Zimbabwe, addressing vital market needs. Businesses involved in import/export, supply chain management, and economic aid-related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The programme's focus on facilitating grain imports could lead to widespread entrepreneurial opportunities and foster long-term growth within the agricultural supply sector in the region.

## Notice

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has put in place controls on foreign exchange payments. Grain imports are in the highest priority category. However current liquidity challenges, lower than normal regional supply of grain, and reduction in purchasing power due to drought and economic downturn, are affecting Zimbabwe's normally dynamic private sector. A 'Grain Market Facilitation Programme' has been designed to address foreign exchange liquidity issues affecting grain imports and enable the private sector to respond to the demand for grain for the domestic market in Zimbabwe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a032c8d2-4c91-4f65-acc0-bac4f55200f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2016 - 5 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,289,093 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,289,093 |
| 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 | CROWN AGENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2017 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a032c8d2-4c91-4f65-acc0-bac4f55200f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a032c8d2-4c91-4f65-acc0-bac4f55200f1
  28th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d161e15f-ad2d-4b54-b88d-26b268d63456
  DFID 7754 Contract - Section 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8561dfb5-7424-46c0-9158-01522ad96ff5
  DFID 7754 Contract - Section 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fd3d140-f603-4940-ba6c-9814ec8ed954
  DFID 7754 Contract - Section 3

## Notice URLs

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

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