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title: "DFID 8504 Private Sector Development Programme: Market Systems Development - ELAN 1.2 Contract Contract Award"
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# DFID 8504 Private Sector Development Programme: Market Systems Development - ELAN 1.2 Contract Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97e99cb6-534e-47dc-84dc-37450c0103d6

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) has awarded the DFID 8504 Private Sector Development Programme: Market Systems Development - ELAN 1.2 Contract, valued at £8 million, in the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services. The contract will be active from 29 July 2019 to 28 July 2021, following its completion phase on 24 September 2019. This award was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed at enhancing market systems to reduce poverty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on service delivery in international development and economic aid. Firms with expertise in market systems development, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-positioned to compete for contracts under this framework. By registering their interest and providing innovative solutions, these businesses can contribute to impactful development projects while fostering their own growth in the sector.

## Notice

The Impact of this programme is "to reduce poverty in DRC by improving the income of poor women and men in selected market systems." 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/f655ffb0-1b33-4557-a7a8-4c3aef08d461 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2019 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f655ffb0-1b33-4557-a7a8-4c3aef08d461

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f655ffb0-1b33-4557-a7a8-4c3aef08d461
  24th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/394a68b8-fc5a-478e-ac85-0da695df941e
  DFID 8504 - Redacted Contract Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b785bf51-ae7c-4640-8456-ca52f72fb433
  DFID 8504 - Contract Documents - ToR

## Notice URLs

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

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