Tender

EMPOWER - Strengthening access to Family Planning (FP) in the Private Sector in Uganda

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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18 Feb 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking a Supplier to implement "Strengthening access to Family Planning (FP) in the Private Sector," part of the Empowering Women for Better Reproductive Health Outcomes (EMPOWER) Programme in Uganda. This component aims to develop a sustainable private sector market for voluntary FP services in urban and semi-urban areas by identifying market segments that can afford services and building the capacity of Private for Profit (PFP) and Private-Not-for-Profit (PNFP) outlets. The tender deadline has been extended to 10 April 2025, and the contract is expected to start between the end of April and early May 2025, running until 31 March 2030, with an option for extension. The contract is valued at up to £3,600,000, potentially increasing by up to £1,500,000 based on the effectiveness of interventions and availability of funds.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for firms with expertise in community services, health training, and foreign economic-aid-related services. Organisations capable of forming consortiums or joint ventures, including both commercial and non-profit entities, are encouraged to compete. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also suitable for this procurement. Participation in this tender can enhance business growth by allowing successful bidders to play a critical role in Uganda's FP services market, contributing to the country's modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (mCPR), and increasing the sustainability and affordability of FP services financed through diverse sources beyond government and donor funding. The procurement process follows the Light Touch Regime (LTR) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

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Notice Title

EMPOWER - Strengthening access to Family Planning (FP) in the Private Sector in Uganda

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE: The tender closing date for - Strengthening access to Family Planning (FP) in the Private Sector, itt_6610, is now extended to 10 April 2025. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is looking for a Supplier to deliver "Strengthening access to Family Planning (FP) in the Private sector", which is Component 3 of the Empowering Women for Better Reproductive Health Outcomes (EMPOWER) Programme in Uganda. The wider EMPOWER programme consists of 5 Components, this opportunity is for the Component 3: "Strengthening access to Family Planning (FP) in the Private sector", which aims to contribute to creating a vibrant and self-sustaining private sector market for voluntary Family Planning (FP) services in urban and semi-urban areas. This will involve identifying the market segments that can pay for their services and building capacity of Private for Profit (PFP) and Private-Not-For-Profit (PNFP) outlets to provide these services affordably and sustainably. FCDO expects the private sector to play an increasing role in contributing to Uganda's targeted modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (mCPR) and to increase the share of FP service delivery covered by other funding sources beyond Government of Uganda (GoU) and donors, including, for example, "out of pocket" spending and health insurance. Potential interventions are expected to address both demand and supply factors, and the Supplier is expected to test and scale up the most appropriate interventions. The Contract is anticipated to commence at the end of April / beginning of May 2025 and run until 31 March 2030. The Contract has the option of further extension for up to two years and three months, if required. The Contract value is up to PS3,600,000. The Contract value may increase by up to PS1,500,000, subject to evidence of effectiveness of interventions, internal approvals and the availability of funds. The increase in value may take place during the initial Contract period or its extension. The budget is exclusive of UK VAT but includes all applicable local taxes. It is the Supplier's responsibility to establish its taxation position both in the UK and in Uganda to ensure it meets its obligations. The Supplier will be responsible for obtaining any tax and customs exemptions from relevant government authorities, if applicable. The Tender documents can be access electronically via the FCDO's eSourcing Portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk under under ITT_6610. FCDO welcomes bids from across the sector, both from commercial and non-profit organisations, participating as a lead supplier, through creation of consortium, joined venture or as a sub-contractor. Additional information: The Tender documents are published in the FCDO's eSourcing Portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk under itt_6610. You need to login or register on to the Portal in order to access the Tender documents and to submit your response. If you have any technical issues, please call eSourcing helpdesk: +44 203 868 2859 or use the "Call me Back!" functionality (recommended if contacting from outside of UK). Any issues related to the subject of the Tender or Tender Pack must be submitted via the "messages" functionality linked to itt_6610 in the FCDO eSourcing Portal. FCDO welcomes bids from across the sector, both from commercial and non-profit organisations, participating as a lead supplier, through creation of consortium or joined venture or as a sub-contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f5eca3-c1f6-4cbc-b19c-5879ecd67f3a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Procedure defined under regulations 74 to 76 of Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services of Chapter 3 Particular Procurement Regimes, Public Contract Regulations 2015, i.e. Light Touch Regime (LTR).
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Mercy Jane Mashem
Contact Email
mercy.mashem@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01355844000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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