--- title: "DFID 8354 Directorate for a Research and Innovation Hub on Technology for Education Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-836744ee-90f2-4611-9fbb-c126d2c48f8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-836744ee-90f2-4611-9fbb-c126d2c48f8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-836744ee-90f2-4611-9fbb-c126d2c48f8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-836744ee-90f2-4611-9fbb-c126d2c48f8c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2018-09-05" --- # DFID 8354 Directorate for a Research and Innovation Hub on Technology for Education Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-836744ee-90f2-4611-9fbb-c126d2c48f8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-836744ee-90f2-4611-9fbb-c126d2c48f8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-836744ee-90f2-4611-9fbb-c126d2c48f8c.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking to appoint a dynamic Directorate to oversee a multi-country Research and Innovation Hub focused on Technology for Education, under the title "DFID 8354 Contract Notice". This project, budgeted at £19.9 million, is classified under foreign economic-aid-related services and is located in various regions, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The tender is in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21st September 2018. The procurement method is selective, using a competitive procedure with negotiation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education technology, research, and innovation, particularly those capable of contributing to impactful learning outcomes in developing countries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their innovative approaches may align with DFID's objectives. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in exploring effective educational interventions and demonstrating value for money, thus fostering growth in the educational technology sector. ## Notice The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Directorate to design, manage and implement a PS19.9 million multi-country research and Innovation Hub on Technology for Education. The EdTech Research and Innovation Hub will bring together experts in technology, education, research and innovation to answer the questions: 1. What works (and what doesn't work) to accelerate, spread and scale education technology interventions to deliver better learning outcomes for all children, including the most marginalised, in developing countries? and 2. Which education technology interventions present the greatest value for money and social return on investment? The Hub will play an important part in DFID's larger strategic partnerships, particularly with the World Bank, exploring the impactful and equitable use of innovative technologies to benefit teaching and learning in developing countries. 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/aa4bbc65-4f50-4f29-a555-799c11eeafc3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2019 - 20 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,999,999 | | 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 - 5 Sep 2018 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa4bbc65-4f50-4f29-a555-799c11eeafc3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa4bbc65-4f50-4f29-a555-799c11eeafc3 5th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d083bae0-85f9-45a8-bdfd-30e03a7bda8b DFID 8354 Contract Notice - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/viewPublicNotice.cmd?bm90aWNlSWQ9NzI2NDA%3D DFID 8354 Contract Notice as visible on the Supplier Portal ## Notice URLs - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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