# DFID 7890 Subsidised Temporary Employment Programme \(STEP\) - Contract

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Contract winner: [PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED](/contract-winners/palladium-international/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £14,074,196
- Tender value: £14,074,196
- Award date: 3 December 2017
- Published: 23 January 2018
- Contract start: 21 December 2017
- Contract end: 30 September 2020
- Stage: awarded
- Notice ID: a1f8838a-5e40-4eb5-8db1-416fc4709113-191325
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dfd34ad-a547-48f4-a3af-290d3002f8f2

## Description

The programme aims to incentivise small and medium-sized enterprises \(SMEs\) to expand production and create new permanent jobs for predominantly low-skilled Lebanese workers as well as - in accordance with Lebanese legislation - temporary jobs for Syrian refugees\. STEP is expected to achieve this through the provision of finance and employment incentives, as well as a flexible package of technical assistance to facilitate access to Business Development Services\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f8838a-5e40-4eb5-8db1-416fc4709113-191325)