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Services Restricted Procedure Notice

Is this contract covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)? Yes

Section I: Contracting Authority

Official name and address of the contracting authority Organisation: Department for International Development, Address: Abercrombie House, Eaglesham Road, Town: East Kilbride, Telephone: 01355 84 3172, Electronic Mail: maureen-smith@dfid.gov.uk , For the attention of: M Smith, Postal code: G75 8EA, Country: United Kingdom, Fax: 01355 84 3499, Internet address (URL): www.dfid.gov.uk  

I.2) Address from which further information can be obtained As in I.1.

I.3) Address from which documentation may be obtained As in I.1

I.4) Address to which tenders/requests to participate must be sent As in I.1.

I.5) Type of contracting authority Central level

Section II: Object of the contract

II.1) Description

II.1.3) Type of services contract (in case of service contract)(Service category) 11.

II.1.4) Is it a framework agreement? No

II.1.5) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority UK-East Kilbride: Supporting the development of land assets for urban and rural livelihoods: South Africa

II.1.6) Description / object of the contract The programme will focus on two marginalised groups: farm dwellers and informal urban settlers. In doing so it will work in the urban and rural context, drawing the linkages between them. The aim is to strengthen people's secure access to, and use of, land as a key asset for their urban and rural livelihoods. It will be designed to deliver and facilitate: improved co-ordination for the delivery of land; innovation; improved knowledge base; empowering marginalised groups to enhance responsive policy processes; progress on meeting government land reform targets. The programme will work in two Provinces, possibly Kwa-Zulu Natal and Western Cape. In order to deliver these outcomes, a service provider will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating all aspects of the programme including effective co-ordination, the funding of agreed activities, analysis and initiatives, as well as any requirements for long and short term programme staff and office costs. Within the first three months, the service provider will be required to work up a detailed and prioritised implementation plan and M&E system. During this start-up process the service provider will also develop strategies for communication and learning; build linkages and collaboration with other donor-funded and government-funded programmes. The service provider will be responsible for the cost-effective delivery of targets and outcomes. An important early requirement during implementation of the programme will be to establish constructive working relationships with potential partners including line government departments, private and commercial sector, NGOs and CBOs working in these areas. While the core management team will include expertise in land policy and land reform processes, it will likely combine substantive experience and skills in communication; facilitating better joined up working; supporting champions for change; replicable approaches for local-level capacity building for resolution and implementation of land reform processes. Applications are welcome from consortia or individual organisations. The service provider is encouraged to draw consortium members and individual expertise from South Africa and the region in the first instance, using international expertise where added value can be demonstrated. The make-up of any consortium should reflect capacity and expertise in both rural and urban land reform related issues.

II.1.7) Site or location of works, place of delivery or performance South Africa

NUTS code

II.1.8) Nomenclature

II.1.8.1) Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

Main Object: 70332100-8

II.1.8.2) Other relevant nomenclature (CPA / NACE / CPC)

II.1.9) Division into lots No

Tenders may be submitted for

Lot No

II.1.10) Will variants be accepted Yes

II.2) Quantity or scope of the contract

II.2.1) Total quantity or scope (including all lots and options, if applicable)

II.2.2) Options (if applicable). Description and time when they may be exercised (if possible)

II.3) Duration of the contract or time limit for completion

Either: Period in months 24

And / or days

Or: Starting

And/or ending

Section III: Legal, Economic, and Technical information

III.1) Conditions relating to the contract

III.1.1) Deposits and guarantees required (if applicable)

III.1.2) Main terms of financing and payment and / or reference to the relevant provisions (if applicable) The contract will be governed by English Law. Prices are not required at Expression of Interest stage, however, when required prices must be quoted in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP. DFID reserves the right to annul the process and not to award the contract.

III.1.3) Legal form to be taken by the grouping of suppliers, contractors or service providers to whom the contract is awarded (if applicable) Joint and several liability

III.2) Conditions for participation

III.2.1) Information concerning the personal situation of the contractor, supplier or service provider and information and formalities necessary for the evaluation of the minimum economic, financial and technical capacity required

Any supplier may be disqualified who:

III.2.1.1) Legal position - means of proof required

III.2.1.2) Economic and financial capacity - means of proof required

III.2.1.3) Technical capacity - means of proof required

III.3) Conditions specific to services contracts

III.3.1) Is provision of the service reserved to a specific profession? No

If yes, reference of the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision

III.3.2) Will legal entities be required to state the names and professional qualifications of the personnel responsible for execution of the contract? Yes

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Type of procedureRestricted procedure.

IV.1.3) Previous publication concerning the same contract (if applicable)

IV.1.3.1) Prior information notice concerning the same contract (if applicable)

Notice number in OJ content list

Of

IV.1.3.2) Other previous publications

Notice number in OJ content list

Of

IV.1.4) Envisaged number of suppliers that will be invited to tender (when applicable)

Number

Or: Minimum 5

/ Maximum 8

IV.2) Award Criteria B) The most economically advantageous tender in terms of: B2) criteria as stated in the contract documents.

IV.3) Administrative Information

IV.3.1) Reference number attributed to the file by the contracting authority CNTR 04 6156

IV.3.2) Conditions for obtaining contract document and additional documents

Obtainable until

Price (where applicable)

Currency

Terms and method of payment

IV.3.3) Requests to participate

Date 12/04/2005

Days from dispatch of notice

Time (when applicable)

IV.3.4) Dispatch of invitations to tender to selected candidates (In restricted and negotiated procedure)(Estimated Date)20/04/2005

IV.3.5) Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up English

Other(s) - third country

Section VI: Other Information

VI.1) Is this notice a non- mandatory one? No

VI.2) If applicable, indicate whether this procurement is a recurrent one and the estimated timing for further notices to be published

VI.3) Does the contract relate to a project / programme financed by EU funds? No

If yes, indicate the project / programme and any useful reference

VI.4) Additional Information (if applicable) Expressions of Interest should be submitted, preferably by e-mail, to the address at Section 1, using the application form available here. The expression of interest must include a Capability Statement of no more than two A4 pages showing evidence of relevant skills and experience, as outlined on the application form. Abridged CVs of key personnel of not more than two pages in length should also be included. These CVs can be submitted in addition to the two page Capability Statement. Expressions of interest should only be sent to the address at Section 1, and DFID South Africa should not be contacted directly. Documents and brochures detailing corporate range of services are not required and will not be considered. The period of the sevices will be initially for 2 years with the possibility of an extension of up to a further 2 years. DFID procurement policy stipulates that consultants who were involved in any capacity in the design of a project cannot compete for the implementation phase. Design includes feasibility studies, drawing up terms of reference for the implementation phase, pre-appraisal and any other preparatory work for the project. Following assessment of expression of interest, DFID will invite short listed applicants to submit full technical and commercial proposals. 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. DFID will not reply to any Expressions of Interest unless short-listed for Invitation to Tender. Suppliers should check the DFID website for details of short-listed suppliers.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice 04/03/2005

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