Award

Resource and Support Hub 2 (RSH 2)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

02 May 2025 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Resource and Support Hub 2 (RSH 2)" has been completed, with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office serving as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV code 75211200) and encompasses multiple geographic locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates in this process include an award date of 1st May 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2030. The total value of the contract is £15,000,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for organisations involved in foreign economic aid, particularly those equipped for service delivery in extensive geographic regions. Businesses classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), could find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, especially if they specialise in enhancing organisational capability against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH). With a significant contract value and a long-term engagement, businesses with a track record in the aid sector or those looking to expand their geographical reach can leverage this opportunity to solidify their market position and contribute to impactful global initiatives. Cowater International Ltd has been awarded as the supplier, evidencing their capacity to fulfil such extensive and complex service requirements.

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Notice Title

Resource and Support Hub 2 (RSH 2)

Notice Description

The programme aims to contribute to and strengthen prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) via enabling primary prevention activities (building capability of organisations operating within the aid sector) and building the evidence base. The programme will underpin and build upon the UK's strong reputation as a credible and influential leader in the protection from SEAH (PSEAH). It also seeks to develop locally-led models for direct capability support, in line with the UK government priority to deepen engagement with the 'global south'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05e116b2-c7c1-4f10-b2f3-caafd87e952e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ce3771-080a-4af4-b181-cf56bc2737ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
martha.selvaratnam@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW12 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Electoral Ward
Westminster Constituency

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COWATER INTERNATIONAL

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