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title: "DFID 7468 Expert Advisory Call Down Service - Framework Agreement"
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# DFID 7468 Expert Advisory Call Down Service - Framework Agreement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-766d0564-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) has completed the procurement process for the "DFID 7468 Expert Advisory Call Down Service - Framework Agreement," which is aimed at providing foreign economic-aid-related services. The procurement, which followed a selective procedure, was published on 21st March 2016, with a tender period that concluded on 14th June 2016. The contract period lasts from 1st October 2016 to 30th September 2018, with significant expertise focused on international development objectives across various sectors. The contract was successfully awarded to multiple suppliers, including EY LLP, DAI Europe Limited, IMC Worldwide Ltd, and Oxford Policy Management Limited.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in advisory services to engage with DFID and contribute to impactful international development initiatives. The competitive nature of the procurement process favours small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver rapid and high-quality advisory support. With a minimum contract value of £56 million and an overall value of up to £60 million, businesses with expertise in programme design, evaluation, and related consultancy services would be well-positioned to grow by participating in future opportunities aligned with DFID's strategic aid objectives.

## Notice

Expert Advisory Call Down Service Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa426c45-eeb3-42f6-a175-d017c859d183 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | DAI EUROPE; EY; IMC WORLDWIDE; OXFORD POLICY MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2017 at 18:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa426c45-eeb3-42f6-a175-d017c859d183
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5b0307b-c9c9-49dc-8bb7-bc172d5c038f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa426c45-eeb3-42f6-a175-d017c859d183
  28th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5b0307b-c9c9-49dc-8bb7-bc172d5c038f
  21st March 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d4a8729-e8ec-41ba-bbe6-65fa94acf425
  DFID 7468 Contract Notice
- https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/viewPublicNotice.cmd?bm90aWNlSWQ9NjU1MTA%3D
  DFID 7468 Contract Notice on the DFID Supplier Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6aafabbe-5489-439d-a5ee-d36aca7da522
  DFID 7468 Contract Section 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/087db666-98e2-4c59-824b-d902692387d2
  DFID 7468 Contract Section 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07365966-d67e-4bc5-a958-cbdf12589784
  DFID 7468 Contract Section 3

## Notice URLs

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

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