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title: "DFID 8232 - Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Programme (CASA)"
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# DFID 8232 - Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Programme (CASA)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f50a6813-af1c-4e60-9005-596d062c74b4

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) has initiated a tender process for the "DFID 8232 - Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Programme (CASA)." This public procurement opportunity is classified under foreign economic-aid-related services and is valued at £35,700,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 23 April 2018. The resultant contract will commence on 5 October 2018 and is set to conclude on 4 October 2023. The programme aims to enhance sustainable agribusiness investments and smallholder participation across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on agribusiness, particularly those equipped to support smallholders in value chain activities, learning, communication, and monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be especially well-suited to participate, given the programme's emphasis on economic empowerment and inclusive practices. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions within this framework will be positioned to contribute meaningfully to the programme's goals while potentially benefiting from lucrative contracts.

## Notice

The Department for International Development (DFID) has launched a new Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness (CASA) programme which aims to increase sustainable investment in 2 / 6 agribusinesses with smallholder supply chains and increase the involvement of poorer smallholders in those supply chains, with demonstrably higher incomes. These outcomes will drive impacts of increased smallholder incomes, improved food security and inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Key cross-cutting priorities will be women's economic empowerment, nutrition and climate resilience. The following components of the CASA programme are included in this procurement: Component A) Country level value chain activities (Lot 1) Component B) Emerging Smallholder Facility (Lot 2) Component C) Learning, Communication and Monitoring activities (Lot 1) 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/faf31202-b344-49a1-beda-ec15b4695ad8 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2018 - 4 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,700,000 |
| 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

- 20 Mar 2018 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf31202-b344-49a1-beda-ec15b4695ad8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf31202-b344-49a1-beda-ec15b4695ad8
  20th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74ce3550-cf40-4d8d-a2e9-cbfecb9afb23
  DFID 8232 Tender Notice

## Notice URLs

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

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