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Girls in Rwanda Learn (GIRL)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2024 at 17:03

Award Notice
Planning

22 Aug 2023 at 15:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded the "Girls in Rwanda Learn (GIRL)" contract to Mott MacDonald Limited. This initiative, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV code 75211200), represents a significant investment of GBP 32,500,000 to deliver technical assistance in Rwanda aimed at improving education for marginalised girls. The contract commenced on 4th November 2024 and will run until 30th June 2030. This procurement followed an open procedure (above threshold), and the awarding decision was published on 4th December 2024. The programme targets enhancing foundational learning in English and Maths, supporting marginalised girls to return to school, stay in school and succeed.

The GIRL programme presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support, technical assistance, and innovative educational interventions. Firms experienced in managing large-scale educational programmes, particularly those with a focus on marginalised groups and inclusive education, would find this contract aligning with their core competencies. Additionally, the programme's scope includes teacher professional development and managing an innovation fund, inviting participation from organisations that can contribute valuable solutions for girls' education and policy advocacy. Businesses capable of demonstrating sustainable and cost-effective educational strategies will be well-placed to leverage this contract for growth and further engagement in similar international initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Girls in Rwanda Learn (GIRL)

Notice Description

FCDO awarded Girls in Rwanda Learn (GIRL) contract to deliver a Technical Assistance programme in Rwanda aiming at delivering the UK's ambition for 12 years of quality education for all. GIRL will directly contribute to the global target of getting 40 million more girls in school. The programme will test then scale cost-effective and innovative interventions to support marginalised girls in Rwanda to return to school, stay in school and learn.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be08a85-076d-43b0-83fd-3b7c36cecd2e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Not specified
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
£32,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 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
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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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

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