Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c19-4f07-7395-90ff-2e41e214b47a/dfid-8093-formerly-dfid-7902-understanding-knowledge-systems-and-what-works-to closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # DFID 8093 (formerly DFID 7902) Understanding knowledge systems and what works to promote science technology and innovation in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda - Contract Notice [Department for International Development](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-international-development) Open field Estimated value £650,000 Published 28 Sept 2017 Deadline Closed 29 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender A research study to understand national knowledge systems.The objective of the research is to identify practicalareas for change to enhance the impact of government and external investments in science,technology and innovation. DFID would like to fund this study, working in technical collaboration with the Science GrantingCouncils of Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. This study is part of a wider partnership programme which includesthe Science Granting Councils Initiative, a partnership between Canada's IDRC, South Africa's NationalResearch Fund and fifteen Science Granting Councils across Africa.The purpose of this research is to proposepractical actions and recommendations for effective investments in science,technology and innovation by these countries and their partners. Additional information: 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: [supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice](https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/) ## CPV classification Foreign economic-aid-related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e0ee3e42-af50-485a-b3b8-59dc457d2125) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Department for International Development: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-international-development) [Sector More Public administration & defence services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/public-administration-defence) ## More tenders like this [Diplomatic services – Procédure ouverte relative à l’acheminement et fret de la valise diplomatique / du courrier diplomatique du Luxembourg à l’étranger et réciproquement. · Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes, de la Défense, de la Coopération et du Commerce extérieur · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-6a7b-722a-8efe-064cd5e50e28/luxembourg-diplomatic-services-procedure-ouverte-relative-a-lacheminement-e) [Benefit services – Matériel de sécurité pour la saison événementielle 2027 · Ville de Luxembourg · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8877-7346-993d-caff4d8becf1/luxembourg-benefit-services-materiel-de-securite-pour-la-saison-evenementiel) [Probation services – Accord-cadre - relations et services à la proximité, nettoyage locaux communs, répurgation · Pas-de-Calais habitat · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0620-70da-95b9-dd6d644292d5/france-probation-services-accord-cadre-relations-et-services-a-la-proximit) [Rescue services – Ärztliche Besetzung der Intensivtransportwagen (ITW) des Essener Rettungsdienstes · Stadt Essen, Zentrales Vergabemanagement · 1 day left · 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4c14-72d3-bde5-11c9c2684bcf/germany-rescue-services-arztliche-besetzung-der-intensivtransportwagen-itw) [Provision of services to the community – 2026-90660\_PRESTATION D’ANIMATION DU RÉSEAU PLAN CLIMAT DES COLLECTIVITÉS BRETONNES · Région Bretagne · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2cc2-73e4-989a-204b245b6f16/france-provision-of-services-to-the-community-2026-90660-prestation-danimat) [Probation services – Servicio de gestión integral del Centro Educativo Virgen de Valvanera de Logroño · Gobierno de La Rioja · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-961e-70ef-94f1-e1f7b7ae241e/spain-probation-services-servicio-de-gestion-integral-del-centro-educativo-v)