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title: "DFID 7822 Evaluation of Strategic Partnerships in Higher Education Innovation and Reform (SPHEIR) Programme - Call Down Contract"
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# DFID 7822 Evaluation of Strategic Partnerships in Higher Education Innovation and Reform (SPHEIR) Programme - Call Down Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74bbc8b0-7c06-41c3-9e12-731abcfb0230

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DFID 7822 Evaluation of Strategic Partnerships in Higher Education Innovation and Reform (SPHEIR) Programme - Call Down Contract" is led by the Department for International Development (DFID). This contract, valued at £1,650,440, falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is aimed at understanding effective design aspects of higher education interventions. The contract period commenced on 25 September 2017 and is scheduled to conclude on 30 September 2023. The procurement method utilised is a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 16 January 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in educational consultancy or evaluation services, to contribute to and learn from the DFID's initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. Companies that specialise in higher education analysis, programme evaluation, and strategic partnerships would find this tender particularly relevant to their expertise, facilitating potential growth through collaboration with a well-established governmental body.

## Notice

DFID is seeking to evaluate SPHEIR in order to get a better understanding of what design aspects make Higher Education (HE) interventions successful and to improve our knowledge on the longer-terms impacts of HE strengthening. This will mean future investments are informed by rigorous evidence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf9255d-ada0-4055-b6d8-924ca122054b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,650,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,650,440 |
| 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 | IPE GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2017 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf9255d-ada0-4055-b6d8-924ca122054b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf9255d-ada0-4055-b6d8-924ca122054b
  3rd November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d396b785-bd6f-4a8f-bd41-d398c51a786d
  DFID 7822 Call Down Contract Section 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa7d406b-bdf5-41c2-8681-6116037fc061
  DFID 7822 Call Down Contract Section 3 ToR

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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