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title: "DFID 8509 Frontier Technologies: Livestreaming, Futures and Fore sighting Contract Award"
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# DFID 8509 Frontier Technologies: Livestreaming, Futures and Fore sighting Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9375fa0-b0de-460e-9b36-de6fd5ad0693

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process, initiated by the Department for International Development (DFID), pertains to the award of the contract titled "DFID 8509 Frontier Technologies: Livestreaming, Futures and Foresighting." This procurement falls within the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services, with a contract value amounting to £1,460,974.38. The contract period commenced on 15 May 2019 and will conclude on 14 November 2020. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement following a mini-competition. The relevant address for the DFID is located in East Kilbride, Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in service-oriented sectors that focus on economic aid and innovative technology solutions. Businesses with expertise in livestreaming and foresighting studies are particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract entails supporting new pilot projects and conducting various foresighting engagements. Engaging with this contract can provide businesses the opportunity to expand their services and establish long-term partnerships with DFID.

## Notice

The primary objective of this EACDS FTL assignment is to support a round of 8 new FTL pilots, conduct 3 FT Futures CO engagements, and deliver multiple FT Foresighting studies (number/size to be agreed on basis of need). These studies are responsive to needs and opportunities, the FT Hub help define the ToR with a DFID lead, then a mini-competition is run by the Hub to appoint a supplier which they then contract and manage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42453561-751f-4439-a9f5-5fa104111b04 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2019 - 14 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,460,974 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,460,974 |
| 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 | IMC WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2019 at 22:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42453561-751f-4439-a9f5-5fa104111b04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42453561-751f-4439-a9f5-5fa104111b04
  8th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/108c7948-fc5b-46db-bf04-c4a229643bed
  DFID 8509 Redacted Contract Documents

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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