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title: "VSO - Volunteering for Development"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8da54fc9-a39b-498a-aab0-1529e6463ee0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT"
published: "2017-04-03"
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# VSO - Volunteering for Development

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8da54fc9-a39b-498a-aab0-1529e6463ee0

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## Summary

The Department for International Development is planning a tender titled "VSO - Volunteering for Development" within the sector of foreign economic-aid-related services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a total budget set at £600,000 for the period from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018. The future notice for this opportunity is expected to be published on 15th May 2017, and the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 8th January 2018, lasting until 6th January 2020. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their footprint in the international development sector. Businesses with expertise in education, health, and livelihood services, particularly those aimed at supporting impoverished and marginalised communities, will find this tender particularly relevant. With a target of improving outcomes for up to 2 million people across 24 developing nations, successful bidders could contribute to impactful initiatives while enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

To support the delivery of the UK Aid strategy by improving the effectiveness of the development volunteering sector. This programme will work with more than 4000 volunteers and 5000 alumni members to support 350 partner organisations to improve education, health and livelihoods outcomes across the global south. The programme will support 2 million impoverished and marginalised people (approx. 1 million health, 700k education, 300k livelihood) to access and shape more relevant, appropriate and inclusive services across 24 least developed and fragile countries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce6b9f4-d53a-4079-96c8-6a897268c7f1 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 May 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 6 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 2017 at 14:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce6b9f4-d53a-4079-96c8-6a897268c7f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce6b9f4-d53a-4079-96c8-6a897268c7f1
  3rd April 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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