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title: "Social Protection"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff705d4f-5868-4dbb-bc2a-0400712bc806"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT"
published: "2017-03-31"
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# Social Protection

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff705d4f-5868-4dbb-bc2a-0400712bc806

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Development (DFID) seeking contractors for a project titled "Social Protection," which focuses on cash transfers and strengthening government systems, now including SIDA funding. This project falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV 75211200). The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a budget of £15 million allocated for the period from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018. A future notice regarding the procurement will be communicated on April 28, 2017, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on November 20, 2017, lasting until November 20, 2020, with delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in impactful social projects. Companies proficient in economic aid services or social protection initiatives would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to enhancing government systems while also potentially expanding their market reach within the public sector framework.

## Notice

Cash Transfers and Gov't systems strengthening - now includes SIDA funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb6c05db-8530-4d9a-99af-ce6a358b49f8 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Apr 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 20 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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

- 31 Mar 2017 at 13:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb6c05db-8530-4d9a-99af-ce6a358b49f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb6c05db-8530-4d9a-99af-ce6a358b49f8
  31st March 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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