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title: "DFID 7623 Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund (TAF2 Plus) - Contract"
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# DFID 7623 Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund (TAF2 Plus) - Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdd2acee-7178-4a53-afdf-a5b3b73689e2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Development (DFID) seeking to establish and manage a demand-led trade and investment advocacy fund. The contract, titled "DFID 7623 Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund (TAF2 Plus) - Contract", falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is valued at £14,496,912.40. The procurement was conducted using a selective method with a restricted procedure, and the award was active as of 21 February 2017, following a tender period that ended on 16 September 2016. The contract period commenced on 22 February 2017 and is set to conclude on 22 February 2023, with potential delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in trade and investment services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, as the DFID seeks to enhance the technical skills and coordination of trade and investment ministries in developing countries. Companies that possess expertise in economic aid, international relations, and technical assistance to government ministries may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, leading to further development and expansion of their services.

## Notice

The objective of the contract is to establish and manage a demand-led call down facility that provides highly technical trade and investment services. The Outcome Statement is to increase the technical skills and coordination of trade and investment ministries in developing countries. The Impact Statement is to help more developing countries effectively participate - to their advantage - in trade and investment negotiations; and harness the benefits of those outcomes through meaningful strategies and wider donor co-ordination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8afe6f39-37e2-48d9-9e91-893d2ee7c9e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2017 - 22 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,496,912 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,496,912 |
| 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8afe6f39-37e2-48d9-9e91-893d2ee7c9e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8afe6f39-37e2-48d9-9e91-893d2ee7c9e7
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a03d597-1837-47ea-8d4a-e532ff4311d6
  DFID 7623 Contract Section 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eee15aeb-d618-4649-be6e-ef065b218d74
  DFID 7623 Contract Section 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb87c634-64e4-41aa-81ec-288de6d6ce33
  DFID 7623 Contract Section 3

## Notice URLs

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

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