Tender

Opportunity Notice for Education for All South Sudan (EFASS) National Component Contract

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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TenderAmendment

24 Jan 2025 at 15:25

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20 Jan 2025 at 16:08

Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a tender titled "Opportunity Notice for Education for All South Sudan (EFASS) National Component Contract." This opportunity falls under the industry category of foreign economic aid-related services (CPV: 75211200) and encompasses a wide geographical scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, with the final deadline for tender submissions being 28th February 2025, 14:00 GMT. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st July 2025 and run until 31st March 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs that are eligible and encouraged to apply. The substantial contract value of £59,200,000 in GBP signifies a significant financial opportunity. Companies specialising in delivering foreign aid and educational services will find this contract particularly fitting. The broad geographical reach and the focus on educational support in South Sudan call for expertise in international development, making this an excellent opportunity for organisations with experience in similar large-scale, multi-regional projects. Responding to this tender can help businesses enhance their portfolio, gain international experience, and foster long-term partnerships with a major governmental body.

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Notice Title

Opportunity Notice for Education for All South Sudan (EFASS) National Component Contract

Notice Description

Notice for the procurement of Education for All South Sudan (EFASS) National Component Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91425b3d-04b6-4945-b73e-24f738d76475
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
£59,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 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
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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

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