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title: "DFID 7890 Subsidised Temporary Employment Programme (STEP) - Contract"
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# DFID 7890 Subsidised Temporary Employment Programme (STEP) - Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dfd34ad-a547-48f4-a3af-290d3002f8f2

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking to enhance economic opportunities through the DFID 7890 Subsidised Temporary Employment Programme (STEP) contract, valued at £14,074,196. This procurement falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is currently in the award stage, having been publicly announced on 23 January 2018. The contract is intended to run from 21 December 2017 to 30 September 2020, and it primarily targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aimed at creating jobs for low-skilled Lebanese workers and temporary jobs for Syrian refugees. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure due to its above-threshold value, with the tender period having ended on 18 May 2017.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can expand their operations to deliver services that align with the STEP objectives. Businesses that specialise in employment creation, capacity building, and offer business development services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies with experience in working with refugee populations and low-skilled workers can leverage their expertise to contribute to the programme's success, ultimately fostering economic growth in the region.

## Notice

The programme aims to incentivise small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand production and create new permanent jobs for predominantly low-skilled Lebanese workers as well as - in accordance with Lebanese legislation - temporary jobs for Syrian refugees. STEP is expected to achieve this through the provision of finance and employment incentives, as well as a flexible package of technical assistance to facilitate access to Business Development Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f8838a-5e40-4eb5-8db1-416fc4709113 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,074,196 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,074,196 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2018 at 17:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f8838a-5e40-4eb5-8db1-416fc4709113

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f8838a-5e40-4eb5-8db1-416fc4709113
  23rd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c24e9f27-61f6-4567-a0e8-2685ad78fd29
  DFID 7890 Contract Section 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/121b1099-8163-4074-8de5-72da9ac73e9e
  DFID 7890 Contract Section 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e700d990-f5cb-4e64-933c-a9f1e2668f39
  DFID 7890 Contract Section 3 ToR

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development

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