--- title: "DFID 8502 Management Agent for a DFID-CDC Challenge Fund Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d0754316-1175-4313-ad45-b647f01edc81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0754316-1175-4313-ad45-b647f01edc81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0754316-1175-4313-ad45-b647f01edc81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0754316-1175-4313-ad45-b647f01edc81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2019-04-16" --- # DFID 8502 Management Agent for a DFID-CDC Challenge Fund Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0754316-1175-4313-ad45-b647f01edc81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0754316-1175-4313-ad45-b647f01edc81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0754316-1175-4313-ad45-b647f01edc81.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking to contract an organisation to manage the DFID-CDC Challenge Fund for a duration of 4.5 years, with the potential for a 2-year extension. The procurement, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17th May 2019. Interested parties should be aware that the contract is valued at £5 million and will commence on 19th November 2019, running until 18th May 2024. The process follows an open procurement method designed for above-threshold projects, inviting a broad spectrum of suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in economic development, research, and consultancy services in emerging markets. Companies with capabilities in managing large-scale funds and fostering collaboration between researchers and private enterprises would be well-suited for this contract. By participating in this initiative, businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute to impactful economic research that addresses private sector influences in developing regions. ## Notice The Department for International Development (DFID) would like to contract an organisation for 4.5 years to manage a DFID-CDC Challenge Fund, with the possibility of a 2-year extension. This Challenge Fund will be focused on unlocking evidence on private sector impacts in emerging markets through open competitive research calls. The contract will be issued to an organisation to market the Challenge Fund, manage all administrative, financial and contractual aspects as well as ensuring deep engagement between researchers and companies and peer review by a panel of leading academics. The Challenge Fund is a joint initiative between DFID and CDC, the UK's Development Finance Institution. 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/0767ddfc-7ded-4909-a880-eb79e90fa07f | | 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 | 16 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2019 - 18 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 - 16 Apr 2019 at 20:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0767ddfc-7ded-4909-a880-eb79e90fa07f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0767ddfc-7ded-4909-a880-eb79e90fa07f 16th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3dd51f6c-50bb-434b-8301-f16ddfc3eef5 DFID 8502 Contract Notice - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/viewPublicNotice.cmd?bm90aWNlSWQ9NzM4MTA%3D DFID 8502 Contract Notice as 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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