--- title: "DFID 8326 Behaviour Change Communication: Increasing knowledge of, demand for and continued use of modern methods of family planning through attitude, norms and behaviour change approaches Lot 1 Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c24168ac-dd6d-4515-9c8a-1a149ca04551" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c24168ac-dd6d-4515-9c8a-1a149ca04551" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c24168ac-dd6d-4515-9c8a-1a149ca04551.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c24168ac-dd6d-4515-9c8a-1a149ca04551.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2018-07-11" --- # DFID 8326 Behaviour Change Communication: Increasing knowledge of, demand for and continued use of modern methods of family planning through attitude, norms and behaviour change approaches Lot 1 Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c24168ac-dd6d-4515-9c8a-1a149ca04551 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c24168ac-dd6d-4515-9c8a-1a149ca04551) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c24168ac-dd6d-4515-9c8a-1a149ca04551.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking bids for the 'DFID 8326 Behaviour Change Communication' project, aimed at improving the knowledge and demand for modern family planning methods. This public procurement falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services with a total contract value of £19,500,000. The tender process is currently in the open stage, with submissions due by 2nd August 2018. The contract will commence on 1st February 2019 and run until 31st July 2022, covering a range of delivery locations including the UK and various British Overseas Territories. This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in behaviour change communication, public health campaigns, or social marketing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to apply, especially those with innovative approaches to overcoming barriers to contraceptive use. Successful bidders will have the chance to implement impactful strategies informed by prior research, aligning with the DFID's objectives to enhance family planning services effectively. ## Notice To provide technical assistance to lead and expand BCC services to target the barriers to using modern contraceptives. The services will comprise of multi-channel, multi-message, tailored behaviour change, incorporating cost effective strategies such as use of positive deviants. The specific approaches will be informed by research funded by this programme component early in its implementation. 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/f5d7c090-70cf-4870-ac6e-15e9bc17a508 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,000,000 | | 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 - 11 Jul 2018 at 08:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5d7c090-70cf-4870-ac6e-15e9bc17a508 - 29 Jun 2018 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5d7c090-70cf-4870-ac6e-15e9bc17a508 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5d7c090-70cf-4870-ac6e-15e9bc17a508 11th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/290bf439-df2d-4fae-b336-87c9ed4dff1c DFID 8326 Contract Notice - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/viewPublicNotice.cmd?bm90aWNlSWQ9NzIzNTA%3D DFID 8326 Contract Notice 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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