--- title: "DFID 8126 General Economic Development Framework - Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d54f1767-78f7-45f8-822f-5bab71daac02" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d54f1767-78f7-45f8-822f-5bab71daac02" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d54f1767-78f7-45f8-822f-5bab71daac02.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d54f1767-78f7-45f8-822f-5bab71daac02.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2017-11-03" --- # DFID 8126 General Economic Development Framework - Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d54f1767-78f7-45f8-822f-5bab71daac02 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d54f1767-78f7-45f8-822f-5bab71daac02) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d54f1767-78f7-45f8-822f-5bab71daac02.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) is currently conducting a tendering process for the "DFID 8126 General Economic Development Framework," aimed at establishing a framework agreement that other government departments can utilise. This opportunity falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services, with an estimated total value of £400 million. The tender period will close on 7th December 2017, while the framework is expected to commence in June 2018 and remain active for an initial two-year term, potentially extendable by a further two 12-month periods based on ongoing requirements. The procurement method employed is a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on technical services related to economic development and poverty reduction. Companies that specialise in providing innovative solutions to enhance economic growth, particularly those committed to creating jobs and opportunities for underrepresented groups such as women, girls, and youth, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate in this process, aligning their capabilities with DFID's objectives to maintain high standards of international development practice. ## Notice DFID is seeking to establish a General Economic Development FA which can be accessed by other government departments. DFID wishes to work with Framework participants who are committed to ensuring that the best technicaldevelopment expertise is quickly and efficiently accessible to DFID staff/colleagues across the UK Government.The aim is to provide technical services that deliver economic development and poverty reduction outcomes forthe UK's development operations that maintain them at the forefront of international development best practice. DFID's economic development priority is to promote growth which creates more productive jobs and secures opportunities and benefits across society, including for women and girls and young people. The full details of the services are in the terms of reference. It is anticipated that the framework agreement will begin June 2018 and operate for an initial 2 year period with the option for 2 further 12 month extension subject to ongoing need. 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/ef12ce9d-dbe8-4567-81fa-70d6c172051f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000,000 | | 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 - 3 Nov 2017 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef12ce9d-dbe8-4567-81fa-70d6c172051f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef12ce9d-dbe8-4567-81fa-70d6c172051f 3rd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b05d67c1-f3f4-4536-8e38-1ccb70ea71b1 DFID 8126 Contract Notice - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/publicBulletinSearch.cmd DFID 8126 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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