--- title: "DFID 8562 (formerly DFID 8277) Lafiya Contract (UK Support for Health in Nigeria) Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86d6d606-beb6-4b1b-9282-5fb850831021" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86d6d606-beb6-4b1b-9282-5fb850831021" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86d6d606-beb6-4b1b-9282-5fb850831021.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86d6d606-beb6-4b1b-9282-5fb850831021.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2019-05-20" --- # DFID 8562 (formerly DFID 8277) Lafiya Contract (UK Support for Health in Nigeria) Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86d6d606-beb6-4b1b-9282-5fb850831021 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86d6d606-beb6-4b1b-9282-5fb850831021) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86d6d606-beb6-4b1b-9282-5fb850831021.json) ## Summary The DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (DFID) is currently managing the DFID 8562 Lafiya Contract, which focuses on improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations in Nigeria. This procurement, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 20th June 2019. The contract is budgeted at up to £140 million, with an initial term of seven years starting from January 2020, and DFID holds the option to extend the contract for an additional two years with a possible further £40 million. Relevant parties can register their interest via the DFID Supplier Portal. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for both local and international suppliers, particularly those specialising in health services and development aid. Businesses classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. With a substantial budget and long-term commitment from the DFID, this project could facilitate substantial partnerships and opportunities for businesses aiming to make a positive social impact in Nigeria. ## Notice The Lafiya Contract (UK Support for Health in Nigeria) seeks to improve health outcomes for the poorest and most vulnerable people in Nigeria. DFID seeks to appoint a local or international supplier to deliver the Lafiya Contract in approximately October 2019 for an Initial Term of up to 7 years from approximately October 2019 with a budget of up to 100 000 000 GBP. DFID may extend the contract for an additional 2 years with a maximum additional value of 40 000 000 GBP. 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/f45143f5-9fd4-4c44-8532-b09a6ed0fea6 | | 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 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 5 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000,000 | | 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 - 20 May 2019 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45143f5-9fd4-4c44-8532-b09a6ed0fea6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45143f5-9fd4-4c44-8532-b09a6ed0fea6 20th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46b169bd-5f91-4fcc-ba75-9c2bc479c5b6 DFID 8277 Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3625141b-9261-48eb-a402-cef244599f4d DFID 8562 (formerly DFID 8277) Corrigendum ## 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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