Current contract opportunities

From 1 April 2001, all UK development assistance has been fully untied, which allows suppliers from anywhere in the world to bid for DFID contracts.

In line with EU Procurement Directives, DFID is required to advertise all activities expected to exceed the current threshold of £90,319 by placing a Contract Notice in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).

Exceptions to these requirements include emergency relief and legal projects.

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Current contract opportunities

Poverty Impact Fund (PIF) Fund Manager

DFID wishes to appoint a service provider to manage its Poverty Impact Fund (PIF). This is a new competitive funding scheme, with a focus on service delivery with the objective of supporting poverty-fighting groups working towards the Millennium Development Goals.

Closing date for application is: 10 September 2010

Capacity building in systematic reviews: South Asia

DFID is seeking to appoint a service provider with demonstrable experience and expertise in undertaking systematic reviews in at least one of the sectors identified to develop a programme of capacity building support in systematic review techniques in key institutions in South Asia.

Closing date for application is: 21 September 2010

Evaluation Manager for Poverty Impact Fund (PIF) and Partnership Programme Arrangements (PPAs)

DFID is seeking to appoint an Evaluation Manager to provide evaluation guidance to its Poverty Impact Fund (PIF) and Programme Partnership Arrangements (PPAs).

Closing date for application is: 24 September 2010

Fund Manager for Afghanistan Business Innovation Fund

DFID is seeking to procure the services of a consultant to act as Fund Manager to establish and run the Afghanistan Business Innovation Challenge Fund (ABIF) under DFID Afghanistan's Supporting Employment and Enterprise Development (SEED) umbrella programme (2009-2013).

Closing date for application is: 30 September 2010

DFID-ESRC Joint Scheme for Research on International Development – Second call for proposals

DFID and the Economic and Social Research Council are pleased to announce the second call of the DFID-ESRC joint scheme for research on international development. (Phase 2).

Closing date for application is: 30 September 2010