--- title: "DFID 8127 Specialist Economic Development Framework - Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84a2cfaa-8eaf-45d4-bf4b-dcca25f899c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84a2cfaa-8eaf-45d4-bf4b-dcca25f899c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a2cfaa-8eaf-45d4-bf4b-dcca25f899c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a2cfaa-8eaf-45d4-bf4b-dcca25f899c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2017-11-03" --- # DFID 8127 Specialist Economic Development Framework - Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84a2cfaa-8eaf-45d4-bf4b-dcca25f899c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84a2cfaa-8eaf-45d4-bf4b-dcca25f899c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a2cfaa-8eaf-45d4-bf4b-dcca25f899c3.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "DFID 8127 Specialist Economic Development Framework - Contract Notice" is being conducted by the Department for International Development (DFID) based in East Kilbride, Scotland. This tender falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services and operates under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above threshold. The tender period ends on 7 December 2017, and the contract is anticipated to begin on 1 June 2018, lasting for an initial two-year period with potential extensions. The total contract value is set at £200 million. This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses involved in economic development and consulting services, especially those focused on job creation and societal benefits, including women's empowerment and youth engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the framework's commitment to inclusivity and the requirement for technical expertise to support DFID’s objectives in international development. Suppliers interested in this framework can register their interest through the DFID Supplier Portal to seize this opportunity effectively. ## Notice DFID is seeking to establish Specialist Economic Development FAs which can be accessed by other government departments. DFID wishes to work with Framework participants who are committed to ensuring that the best technical development 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/32dce815-822d-4501-9602-bfd66847808b | | 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 | 3 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 | £200,000,000 | | 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 - 3 Nov 2017 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32dce815-822d-4501-9602-bfd66847808b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32dce815-822d-4501-9602-bfd66847808b 3rd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee73aa4b-9962-402f-8f49-951a31133e1f DFID 8127 Contract Notice - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/publicBulletinSearch.cmd DFID 8127 Contract Notice visible on 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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