--- title: "DFID 8498 Cross Border Conflict Research Programme - Violent and Peaceful Behaviour - Lot 2 Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a2c1203-9bca-4d31-baa3-3bb3c95291f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a2c1203-9bca-4d31-baa3-3bb3c95291f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a2c1203-9bca-4d31-baa3-3bb3c95291f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a2c1203-9bca-4d31-baa3-3bb3c95291f1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2019-04-03" --- # DFID 8498 Cross Border Conflict Research Programme - Violent and Peaceful Behaviour - Lot 2 Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a2c1203-9bca-4d31-baa3-3bb3c95291f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a2c1203-9bca-4d31-baa3-3bb3c95291f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a2c1203-9bca-4d31-baa3-3bb3c95291f1.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking bids for the "DFID 8498 Cross Border Conflict Research Programme," specifically Lot 2. This contract, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, has a value of £5,772,500 and is situated within the services industry. The tender period for submissions ends on 15 May 2019, with the contract scheduled to commence on 14 November 2019 and concluding on 13 November 2024. This procurement follows a selective method under a restricted procedure due to its value. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those focused on conflict resolution and social behaviour analysis. Companies with expertise in conducting operationally relevant research, especially in the Middle Eastern, Asian, and Horn of Africa contexts, would find this procurement particularly appealing. Relevant small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria that favour their participation. ## Notice DFID has approved through the X Border Conflict Evidence, Policy and Trends (XCEPT) programme to fund new, operationally-relevant research on cross border conflict across the Middle East, Asia and Horn of Africa. This will examine the trans-national networks and narratives that connect them, including flows of people, weapons and resources and provide evidence based options for how international actors should innovate and Respond. Research will examine factors that contribute to violent and peaceful behaviour. Also exploring how individual and group behaviour is shaped by narratives, memory and beliefs. The supplier will design and implement a programme of operationally relevant research for the Lot. Research and method will be proposed in the bidding process and refined as the programme starts. 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/f1a66b79-38c4-407f-9c4e-bd47f11a54dc | | 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 | 3 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Nov 2019 - 13 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,772,500 | | 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 Apr 2019 at 05:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a66b79-38c4-407f-9c4e-bd47f11a54dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a66b79-38c4-407f-9c4e-bd47f11a54dc 3rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e574f5de-c6fc-4410-a0ae-c11af5785294 DFID 8498 Contract Notice - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/viewPublicNotice.cmd?bm90aWNlSWQ9NzM3NzA%3D DFID 8498 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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