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PROJ10147 - TA Facility to strengthen Rwanda's Social Protection Sector as part of FCDO's Exiting Poverty in Rwanda Programme Contract Award

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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04 Mar 2021 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is conducting a procurement process titled "PROJ10147 - TA Facility to strengthen Rwanda's Social Protection Sector" aimed at providing technical expertise to support Rwanda's Social Protection Sector. The contract, with a value of £5,876,925, is part of the FCDO's efforts to eradicate poverty in Rwanda and will operate from 3 March 2021 to 31 March 2024. The award was published on 4 March 2021, and this selective procurement method was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 1 February 2021.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on service provision, particularly those in sectors related to foreign economic aid and social welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Businesses that can deliver technical support and capacity building within governmental frameworks would be strong contenders for future related contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROJ10147 - TA Facility to strengthen Rwanda's Social Protection Sector as part of FCDO's Exiting Poverty in Rwanda Programme Contract Award

Notice Description

The TA Facility will provide technical expertise and capacity building to the Government of Rwanda and support the effective implementation of its Social Protection Sector Strategic Plan (SP-SSP) and ultimately a strengthened national social protection system, as well as the delivery of FCDO's Exiting Poverty in Rwanda (EPR) programme which aims to eradicate extreme poverty and reduce overall poverty. 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
ocds-b5fd17-a636ebc1-312c-48e9-a106-407a881bc5b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f822e7a8-824a-4bc6-a559-606a0ce62366
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
SME

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
£5,876,925 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,876,925 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COWATERSOGEMA INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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