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PROJ10008 - Girls' Education Programme phase 2b (GEC2b) Contract Award

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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16 Oct 2020 at 08:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is awarding the "PROJ10008 - Girls' Education Programme phase 2b (GEC2b)" contract, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for up to 1.5 million marginalised girls in the UK. This project falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and has a total contract value of £177 million. The tender was awarded on the 14th of July 2020, with the contract period running from the 15th of July 2020 to the 31st of March 2025. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, facilitating a transparent bidding process and allowing for wide participation.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in educational services, social enterprises, and NGOs that specialise in gender inclusivity and educational support. Organisations equipped with the capability to develop innovative solutions to overcome barriers preventing girls from attaining quality education would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to register as suppliers on the FCDO Supplier Portal to participate in this impactful project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROJ10008 - Girls' Education Programme phase 2b (GEC2b) Contract Award

Notice Description

The Girls Education Challenge is working to provide quality education for up to 1.5 million highly marginalised girls. Designed as a 'challenge fund', the GEC aims to find better ways of getting girls into school and ensuring they receive a quality education and learn whilst they are there. GEC projects are designed to tackle a range of barriers that prevent girls from benefiting from education. This includes contributing to more gender inclusive education systems and schools; improving teaching quality; providing tailored education support such as mentoring and bursaries; and tackling harmful social norms that prevent girls from going to school. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the FCDO Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844d46f2-8f68-4091-91db-041c08102504
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£177,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Public Enquiry Point
Contact Email
enquiry@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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