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DFID 7989 Girls Education South Sudan Phase 2 (GESS II) Contract Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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31 May 2018 at 11:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is currently engaged in an open tender process for the "DFID 7989 Girls Education South Sudan Phase 2 (GESS II) Contract Notice", aimed at improving educational support in South Sudan. The tender, which has a total value of £63,375,000, is categorised under foreign economic-aid-related services and has a tender period ending on 25th June 2018. The project is expected to commence on 27th December 2018 and run until 26th December 2026. The contracting authority is based in East Kilbride, Scotland, and interested suppliers must register on the DFID Supplier Portal to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the developmental services sector, particularly those specialising in education, social support programmes, and non-profit initiatives. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to submit their proposals, given the programme's focus on equitable and accessible educational support. Companies with experience in delivering educational initiatives, managing grants, or implementing community-focused programmes will find themselves well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 7989 Girls Education South Sudan Phase 2 (GESS II) Contract Notice

Notice Description

The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking to appoint a supplier to effectively manage and deliver the ''Girls Education South Sudan 2 (GESS2)" programme in South Sudan. The GESS 2 Programme is part of the DFID South Sudan Essential Services Team (EST) portfolio. GESS 2 seeks to build on the successes of the 5.5 year duration Girls Education South Sudan (GESS) programme which ends in September 2018. GESS provided a range of interventions - Cash Transfers paid to girls, Capitation Grants to support schools, initiatives designed to improve the quality of education, research, support to girls through mentoring and learning groups and large scale behavioral change interventions specific to the importance of girls' education. The objective of GESS II implementation is to ensure the provision of equitable, accessible and essential support to the Education Sector in South Sudan, with particular emphasis on girls. 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: https://supplierportal.dfid.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/91b325f9-092e-49aa-870d-ffef118c82b1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£63,375,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Dec 2018 - 26 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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