--- title: "DFID 8284 Performance Evaluation of the AgriTech Catalyst International Development Contract Award" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d278c97a-077a-49e7-8619-8174429fa636" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d278c97a-077a-49e7-8619-8174429fa636" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d278c97a-077a-49e7-8619-8174429fa636.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d278c97a-077a-49e7-8619-8174429fa636.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2019-01-17" --- # DFID 8284 Performance Evaluation of the AgriTech Catalyst International Development Contract Award Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d278c97a-077a-49e7-8619-8174429fa636 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d278c97a-077a-49e7-8619-8174429fa636) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d278c97a-077a-49e7-8619-8174429fa636.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) is actively engaged in the procurement of services through the tender titled "DFID 8284 Performance Evaluation of the AgriTech Catalyst International Development Contract Award". This contract, valued at £500,000, focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of funding mechanisms in stimulating agricultural innovation in developing countries. The procurement method adopted is selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period is set to commence on 21 January 2019 and conclude on 28 February 2022. The evaluation process is classified under CPV code 75211200, which pertains to foreign economic-aid-related services, and covers locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender period concluded on 14 September 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and evaluation services, particularly those focused on agricultural innovation or development sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract invites diverse supplier backgrounds to contribute to the evaluation process. Companies with expertise in international development, particularly in the agricultural domain, would find this contract well-suited for aligning their services with DFID's objectives whilst fostering business growth through high-impact projects. ## Notice This evaluation will complement an ongoing process evaluation of a number of Catalyst Programmes and an interim impact evaluation of the UK component of the AgriTech Catalyst, commissioned by Innovate UK (IUK) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) respectively. The specific focus of the evaluation is to provide a rigorous and independent assessment of the effectiveness of the funding mechanism in stimulating agricultural innovation in and for developing 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/c89fbb64-b68c-48e2-acec-707341d7956c | | 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 | 17 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 21 Jan 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £500,000 | | 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 | IPE GLOBAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2019 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89fbb64-b68c-48e2-acec-707341d7956c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89fbb64-b68c-48e2-acec-707341d7956c 17th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcb8d9b8-b6be-4e75-806a-55159de86777 DFID 8284 Contract Award Document - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/viewPublicNotice.cmd?bm90aWNlSWQ9NzE5NzA%3D DFID 8284 Contract Award as visible on the Supplier Portal ## 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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