Published date: 25 January 2018

Last edited date: 25 January 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 9 February 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Foreign economic-aid-related services - 75211200

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£130,000,000

Procurement reference

DFID 8178 Contract Notice

Published date

25 January 2018

Closing date

9 February 2018

Contract start date

30 July 2018

Contract end date

30 July 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)

Anyone may ask to participate, but only those who are pre-selected will be invited to submit initial tenders and to negotiate.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

DFID's aim, through this programme is to contribute towards the economic transformation needed in Africa tocreate more and better jobs and to set countries on a trajectory out of poverty . The programme will supportincreased foreign direct investment (FDI) into manufacturing which in turn will boost productivity by introducingnew technology and management capabilities, increase the capabilities of the workforce and diffuse theseimprovements into the wider economy. The aim of Invest Africa is to generate formal employment, which in turncreates social stability. The recipients of this service will be the Governments of targeted African countries andthe beneficiaries of those services. DFID intends to award a contract for an initial term of 7 years with a budgetrange of £50m - £70m (inclusive of VAT and all applicable government taxes). DFID may extend the duration upto an additional 2 years with a maximum total contract value of £130m (inclusive of VAT and all applicable taxes)

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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/

About the buyer

Contact name

Gail Nisbet

Address

Department for International Development (DFID)
Abercrombie House, Eaglesham Road
East Kilbride
G75 8EA
Scotland

Telephone

+44 01355 843693

Email

g-nisbet@dfid.gov.uk

Website

https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/