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title: "DFID 8473 Expanding Social Protection Uganda - Bridging Contract Contract Award"
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# DFID 8473 Expanding Social Protection Uganda - Bridging Contract Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4a51810-f16e-4f3c-a133-d1372d41c808

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (DFID) of the UK, which has awarded a contract titled "DFID 8473 Expanding Social Protection Uganda - Bridging Contract." This request for services falls under the foreign economic-aid-related services category and is situated in Uganda. The contract, which is valued at £1,257,251, is now complete as of 30 June 2019. The procurement method used for this award was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 21 August 2018, with the contract period commencing on 21 February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social services, particularly those involved in economic aid and pension support. Companies that have capabilities in managing social protection programmes or providing analytical support would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as this aligns with the buyer's commitment to promote inclusivity in their procurement processes.

## Notice

Objectives and deliverables for the Bridging Period and Interim Fund Manager: 1. Provide the analysis and assurance that will allow the programme to maintain pension payments to 156,000 elderly people; 2. Maintain DFID reputation in Uganda as a committed development partner; 3. Maintain the national momentum towards the fully GoU funded pension, including support in Parliament; 4. Maintain the integrity / structure of the payment system that has been established; 5. Provide the information and analysis to support the specification for the Terms of Reference for the new Fund Manager based on the agreed programme transition strategy with the Government of Uganda; 6. Prepare a detailed handover report and support the handover process of the programme to a new Fund Manager. 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/7cecb23b-8e74-456a-a0a8-a578c6dd19c9 |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,257,251 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,257,251 |
| 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 | OXFORD POLICY MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2019 at 07:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cecb23b-8e74-456a-a0a8-a578c6dd19c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cecb23b-8e74-456a-a0a8-a578c6dd19c9
  20th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c02caad4-7754-42e1-a571-75586e4e88f9
  DFID 8473 - Redacted Contract Documents
- https://dfid.proactisportal.com/Account/Login
  DFID 8473 Contract Award visible on the Supplier Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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