--- title: "DFID 8147 Harnessing the Transformative Potential of Technology to Increase Learning Outcomes for All - Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81a28caa-33c6-42da-9ab1-5ba59892535d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81a28caa-33c6-42da-9ab1-5ba59892535d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81a28caa-33c6-42da-9ab1-5ba59892535d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81a28caa-33c6-42da-9ab1-5ba59892535d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2017-11-20" --- # DFID 8147 Harnessing the Transformative Potential of Technology to Increase Learning Outcomes for All - Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81a28caa-33c6-42da-9ab1-5ba59892535d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81a28caa-33c6-42da-9ab1-5ba59892535d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81a28caa-33c6-42da-9ab1-5ba59892535d.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) is currently conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "DFID 8147 Harnessing the Transformative Potential of Technology to Increase Learning Outcomes for All." This opportunity falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services, with a total value of £29.9 million, intended to be implemented over an eight-year period. The procurement is in the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 15 December 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 29 June 2018 and conclude on 28 December 2024, applicable to various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses with expertise in educational technology, research, and innovation are ideally suited to compete for this contract, as it aims to enhance learning outcomes and educational experiences in multiple countries. Companies that can demonstrate a successful track record in delivering similar projects may find this an attractive avenue to expand their operational footprint and contribute to global educational initiatives. ## Notice Education is fundamental to development. Evidence highlights that education can enhance economic growth,and has most impact if children are both in school and learning. Learning propels education's transformationalpotential, contributing to better governance, peace, democracy, political stability and prosperity. The progress over the past decade in getting children into school shows what sustained national and international investmentcan achieve, but more needs to be done to ensure all girls and boys are in school and learning The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamicDirectorate to design, manage and implement a PS19.9 million multi-country Research and Innovation Hub onTechnology for Education (the 'Hub') over eight years 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/059781a0-2210-4bd9-99da-930fe35ed010 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 20 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jun 2018 - 28 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,900,000 | | 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 - 20 Nov 2017 at 11:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059781a0-2210-4bd9-99da-930fe35ed010 - 17 Nov 2017 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059781a0-2210-4bd9-99da-930fe35ed010 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059781a0-2210-4bd9-99da-930fe35ed010 20th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b5faace-6542-4499-a5f5-fa4b8178e767 DFID 8147 Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b115b019-a3c7-4ccc-be5c-48d35aa36ea6 DFID 8147 Corrigendum - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/publicBulletinSearch.cmd DFID 8147 Contract Notice visible within Supplier Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05da73cc-044e-431e-b618-7723c8cb899d 8147 Corrigendum ## 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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