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title: "DFID 8562 - Lafiya Contract: UK Support for Health in Nigeria Contract Award"
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# DFID 8562 - Lafiya Contract: UK Support for Health in Nigeria Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d853989e-d1eb-43ee-aa8b-f8c9e8f52399

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) has recently awarded the Lafiya Contract, valued at £100 million, aimed at enhancing healthcare for the most vulnerable populations in Nigeria. This procurement falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is currently at the Award stage, having been completed on 17 February 2020. The contract period commenced on 18 February 2020 and is set to conclude on 17 February 2027, providing a substantial timeframe for deliverables. Interested suppliers were encouraged to register on the DFID Supplier Portal before the tender ended on 13 August 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in healthcare services, particularly those focused on public health and capacity-building initiatives. Companies with experience in health services, community engagement, or in navigating health systems would be well-suited to participate in future tenders related to this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically noted as suitable contenders, aligning with the DFID's commitment to engage diverse suppliers in contributing to improved health outcomes in Nigeria.

## Notice

The objective of the Lafiya contract is to improve health outcomes for the poorest and most vulnerable in Nigeria through i) encouraging Government of Nigeria to increase resources invested in health; ii) improving effectiveness and efficiency of public and private basic health for services and iii) reducing total fertility rate in Nigeria. 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/c80ebef0-f783-4396-b155-f58c1c72324c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2020 - 17 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2020 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80ebef0-f783-4396-b155-f58c1c72324c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80ebef0-f783-4396-b155-f58c1c72324c
  8th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac8183de-6c1c-4a71-ab5c-046ea376c6d3
  DFID 8562 Redacted Contract Documents
- https://dfid.proactisportal.com/Account/Login
  DFID 8562 Contract Award 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

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