--- title: "DFID 8208 Economic Growth in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Lot 2 :Enterprise and Innovation Programme (EIP) Contract Award" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae8867b4-00d6-4e4d-8d9a-08c6d5941732" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae8867b4-00d6-4e4d-8d9a-08c6d5941732" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae8867b4-00d6-4e4d-8d9a-08c6d5941732.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae8867b4-00d6-4e4d-8d9a-08c6d5941732.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2019-05-15" --- # DFID 8208 Economic Growth in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Lot 2 :Enterprise and Innovation Programme (EIP) Contract Award Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae8867b4-00d6-4e4d-8d9a-08c6d5941732 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae8867b4-00d6-4e4d-8d9a-08c6d5941732) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae8867b4-00d6-4e4d-8d9a-08c6d5941732.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by the Department for International Development (DFID), focusing on the "DFID 8208 Economic Growth in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Lot 2: Enterprise and Innovation Programme". This initiative aims to enhance innovation and growth in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (M-SMEs) within British overseas territories and beyond. The contract, valued at £18,985,983, will run from April 23, 2019, to April 22, 2023, and follows a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender was awarded on March 22, 2019, with relevant details available via the DFID Supplier Portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to support innovation and entrepreneurship in Central Asia. Companies involved in providing vocational training, mentoring, or business consulting services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, suppliers that can connect certified start-ups with financial intermediaries may find a viable niche within this programme. Engaging in this process can help position businesses as key players in fostering economic development in the region. ## Notice The programme will increase innovation and growth in start-ups and Micro-Small and medium Sized companies (M-SME), by establishing business innovation and incubator centres. These centres will identify and select candidates for training to start a business and develop their business development competencies. Whilst the centres will not provide financing, they will refer suitable and certified start-ups to credible financial intermediaries. The centres will provide vocational training, mentoring and practical business advice, within the context of the countries. 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/476b7690-22ad-4aeb-9e5b-861b2a2c563e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 15 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 22 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,985,983 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £18,985,983 | | 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 | DAI EUROPE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 15 May 2019 at 06:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/476b7690-22ad-4aeb-9e5b-861b2a2c563e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/476b7690-22ad-4aeb-9e5b-861b2a2c563e 15th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6d61453-cdb5-41ab-b4e6-6d1361956175 DFID 8208 Contract Documents ## Notice URLs - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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