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title: "DFID 7543 Research Director and Intellectual Leadership - Centre for Excellence for Development Impact and Learning"
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# DFID 7543 Research Director and Intellectual Leadership - Centre for Excellence for Development Impact and Learning

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3b0c6c1-3510-4f64-bd14-4bba80beca28

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) has completed the procurement process titled "DFID 7543 Research Director and Intellectual Leadership - Centre for Excellence for Development Impact and Learning." This contract, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, involves the establishment of an interdisciplinary academic centre for impact evaluation. The contract period spans from 24th January 2017 to 24th January 2022, with a total value of £2,999,130.30. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period had an end date of 9th May 2016.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for organisations engaged in impact evaluation and research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in evaluating developmental impacts and a proven track record in delivering innovative methodologies are well-positioned to compete. The collaboration between DFID and suppliers, such as the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, emphasises the need for high-quality services that can enhance the effectiveness of foreign development aid initiatives.

## Notice

The objective is to establish a high quality, inter-disciplinary academic centre to innovate in the field of impact evaluation ; design, commission and implement impact evaluations; and promote the uptake and use of evidence from impact evaluations. The purpose of CEDIL is to drive forward the field of impact evaluation and development evaluation both theoretically and in practice. CEDIL will act as an international focal point and develop and demonstrate new and innovative methodologies for impact evaluation and evidence accumulation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b82340-a17c-45a8-bc19-42c0009f759b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2017 - 24 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,999,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,999,130 |
| 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 | LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2017 at 08:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b82340-a17c-45a8-bc19-42c0009f759b
- 18 Apr 2017 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b82340-a17c-45a8-bc19-42c0009f759b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b82340-a17c-45a8-bc19-42c0009f759b
  13th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0db00051-cb52-445e-94a0-fd28dc027b97
  DFID 7543 Contract Section 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0aeab6c9-513e-4015-8d2b-e3717563a96d
  DFID 7543 Contract Section 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/449235a2-51be-444d-ac07-e6f82daa8b70
  DFID 7543 Contract Section 3

## Notice URLs

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

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