--- title: "DFID 8126 General Economic Development Framework - Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-694731f2-93af-4ec8-9a9a-dc054605c022" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-694731f2-93af-4ec8-9a9a-dc054605c022" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-694731f2-93af-4ec8-9a9a-dc054605c022.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-694731f2-93af-4ec8-9a9a-dc054605c022.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2017-11-10" --- # DFID 8126 General Economic Development Framework - Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-694731f2-93af-4ec8-9a9a-dc054605c022 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-694731f2-93af-4ec8-9a9a-dc054605c022) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-694731f2-93af-4ec8-9a9a-dc054605c022.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) is currently conducting a tender for the "DFID 8126 General Economic Development Framework". This procurement falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is based in East Kilbride, Scotland. The tender is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 7th December 2017. The framework agreement is expected to commence in June 2018 and last for two years, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure due to its significant budget of £400,000,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in economic development and related technical services, as DFID seeks expertise to aid in poverty reduction and enhance job creation within the UK’s development operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as DFID aims to include diverse suppliers committed to fostering inclusive economic growth, particularly for women, girls, and young people. ## Notice DFID is seeking to establish a General Economic Development FA which can be accessed by other government departments. DFID wishes to work with Framework participants who are committed to ensuring that the best technicaldevelopment expertise is quickly and efficiently accessible to DFID staff/colleagues across the UK Government.The aim is to provide technical services that deliver economic development and poverty reduction outcomes forthe UK's development operations that maintain them at the forefront of international development best practice. DFID's economic development priority is to promote growth which creates more productive jobs and secures opportunities and benefits across society, including for women and girls and young people. The full details of the services are in the terms of reference. It is anticipated that the framework agreement will begin June 2018 and operate for an initial 2 year period with the option for 2 further 12 month extension subject to ongoing need. 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/b105b7d4-7d0c-4a6e-9177-e77cda1520dd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000,000 | | 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 - 10 Nov 2017 at 08:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b105b7d4-7d0c-4a6e-9177-e77cda1520dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b105b7d4-7d0c-4a6e-9177-e77cda1520dd 10th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/984d9cb2-58b7-459c-9266-e11eacf54476 DFID 8126 Contract Notice - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/publicBulletinSearch.cmd DFID 8126 visible on the Supplier Portal ## Notice URLs - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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