Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c39-d47c-73c8-b220-eb22f6eeb143/proj10024-strengthening-research-systems-in-africa closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # PROJ10024 Strengthening Research Systems in Africa [Department for International Development](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-international-development) Open field Estimated value £12,300,000 Published 13 Sept 2019 Deadline Closed 26 Sept 2019 ## 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Research is a powerful tool to support development in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and the global goals for sustainable development. The full benefits of research to social and economic development are only possible where there are functioning research systems, supported by infrastructure, regulatory frameworks and policies that incentivise and enable high quality research generation and use. Currently the majority of research output worldwide, including development research, is generated by high income countries. Strengthening the ability of LMICs to do research that aligns with national priorities supports long-term, sustainable and resilient development. The Department for International Development (DFID) intends to strengthen the research systems in partner countries so that both local and donor research investment achieves economic and social impact. To achieve this, DFID is funding Strengthening Research Institutions in Africa (SRIA), which aims to invest in projects to i) support the building blocks of research in research institutions and ii) supports research systems to create an enabling environment for research. In the first instance, this fund is expected to be ~£12m and cover 3-4 years of implementation in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and Nigeria. ## CPV classification Foreign economic-aid-related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/455a1b8a-2178-49a6-a0d9-8204d2c36e50) 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)