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National Maths Curriculum Reform for Malawi

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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25 Feb 2026 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process entails the National Maths Curriculum Reform for Malawi, managed by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) based in London, England. The project falls under the industry category of diplomatic services, focusing on educational improvement in Malawi. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being published on 25th February 2026. The contract will run from 23rd February 2026 to 31st March 2028, aiming to deliver and develop educational materials and provide technical assistance to sustain the maths reform. This selective procurement method involves a call-off from a framework agreement, with an awarded contract value of £4,467,073 GBP.

The tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs that excel in educational content delivery and international cooperation. Businesses involved in educational publishing, curriculum reform, and capacity building for teacher training would find this procurement highly relevant. Montrose International LLP, identified as the supplier, represents a promising example of businesses suited for such educational and diplomatic service contracts, providing further opportunities for collaboration and expansion in similar overseas markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Maths Curriculum Reform for Malawi

Notice Description

This Contract will continue the UK's supplort and close collaboration with the Malawi Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) to ensure sustainability of the Maths Reform curriculum that started with the Phase one of the reform (2020-2025). The technical objectives are: 1) Deliver workbooks and teacher guides already procured, and print and deliver new workbooks/textbooks and teacher guides, 2) Print revised pre-service training curriculum materials and train all public teacher training lecturers (under the leadership of the MoBSE, the Malawi Institute of Education and the Department of Department for Teacher Education), 3) Technical assistance (TA) for maths reform sustainability and foundational learning systems strengthening.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f726a5-6a6e-4003-b685-db9d612c4b7a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211100 - Diplomatic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,467,073 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,467,073 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MONTROSE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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