General Economic Development Framework

DFID is seeking to establish a general economic development FA which can be accessed by other government departments.DFID wishes to work with framework participants who are committed to ensuring that the best technical development expertise is quickly and efficiently accessible to DFID staff/colleagues across the UK Government.The aim is to provide technical services that deliver economic development and poverty reduction outcomes for the UK's development operations that maintain them at the forefront of international development best practice.DFID's economic development priority is to promote growth which creates more productive jobs and secures opportunities and benefits across society, including for women and girls and young people.The full details of the services are in the terms of reference. The Framework Agreement will begin February 2019 and operate for an initial 2 year period with the option for 2 further 12 month extensions.