--- title: "DFID 8093 (formerly DFID 7902) Understanding knowledge systems and what works to promote science technology and innovation in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda - Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0ee3e42-af50-485a-b3b8-59dc457d2125" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0ee3e42-af50-485a-b3b8-59dc457d2125" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0ee3e42-af50-485a-b3b8-59dc457d2125.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0ee3e42-af50-485a-b3b8-59dc457d2125.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2017-09-28" --- # DFID 8093 (formerly DFID 7902) Understanding knowledge systems and what works to promote science technology and innovation in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda - Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0ee3e42-af50-485a-b3b8-59dc457d2125 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0ee3e42-af50-485a-b3b8-59dc457d2125) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0ee3e42-af50-485a-b3b8-59dc457d2125.json) ## Summary The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking to engage in a research study titled "DFID 8093 (formerly DFID 7902) Understanding knowledge systems and what works to promote science technology and innovation in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda". This contract, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, has a value of £650,000 and is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submitting proposals is set for 29th October 2017. The project will run from 6th November 2017 until 5th May 2019, focusing on improving the impact of investments in science, technology, and innovation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in research and consultancy, particularly those specializing in science, technology, and innovation systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method employed is selective, allowing for targeted expertise. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the regional contexts of Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, as well as the ability to deliver practical recommendations, will be ideally positioned to benefit from this opportunity. ## Notice A research study to understand national knowledge systems.The objective of the research is to identify practicalareas for change to enhance the impact of government and external investments in science,technology and innovation. DFID would like to fund this study, working in technical collaboration with the Science GrantingCouncils of Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. This study is part of a wider partnership programme which includesthe Science Granting Councils Initiative, a partnership between Canada's IDRC, South Africa's NationalResearch Fund and fifteen Science Granting Councils across Africa.The purpose of this research is to proposepractical actions and recommendations for effective investments in science,technology and innovation by these countries and their partners. 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/92c6d784-da1a-44c3-8d40-dda052756be1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 28 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 5 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | 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 - 28 Sep 2017 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c6d784-da1a-44c3-8d40-dda052756be1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c6d784-da1a-44c3-8d40-dda052756be1 28th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d57c5c33-59c8-4664-9e82-09b22dd2d294 DFID 7902 Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee967bd7-b5c9-4bdb-ba36-4309407a9921 DFID 7902 Corrigendum - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/ DFID 8903 Contract Notice ## Notice URLs - 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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