Planning

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

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Feb 2025 at 12:19

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

11 Jan 2025 at 02:52

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

12 Aug 2024 at 13:00

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Aug 2024 at 12:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is planning to launch a procurement process titled "EMPOWER - Strengthening access to Family Planning (FP) in the Private Sector". This falls under the industry category of "Provision of services to the community", with additional classification as "Foreign economic-aid-related services". The opportunity will target countries such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally, including the United Kingdom. Currently at the planning stage, the anticipated contract commencement is set for April 2025, ending no later than 31 March 2030, with an estimated contract value of up to £3,600,000. Key dates include the future notice of the tender going live in the week commencing 10 February 2025. This procurement will be conducted under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), following regulations defined under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, with further opportunities for extension and funding increases based on project effectiveness and available funds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of operating in Uganda. Companies involved in healthcare services, specifically family planning, and those with expertise in market and economic development can significantly benefit. The contract aims to transform the family planning sector in Uganda by reducing dependency on donor-funded services, innovating sustainable market solutions, and engaging private sector entities to enhance service delivery. Businesses that excel in developing market-based health solutions, building capacity in private for-profit and non-profit sectors, and creating scalable interventions will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will be looking for a Supplier to provide deliver Component 3 of Empowering Women for Better Reproductive Health Outcomes (EMPOWER) Programme, 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 in Uganda. The Contract is anticipated to commence in April, 2025, and run until no later than 31 March 2030 and the Contract value is up to PS3,600,000. The budget is exclusive of UK VAT but includes all applicable local taxes. The Contract will include the options of for further extension for up to two years and three months, if required and increase in value up to additional PS1.8m, subject to evidence of effectiveness of interventions, internal approvals and the availability of funds. The Opportunity Notice will be published to alert the market of the tender going live, expected week commencing 10 Feb 2025. The overall intended outcome is to contribute to creating a vibrant and sustainable Private sector market for FP commodities. This is expected to reduce donor reliance on FP commodities and services and ensure that both donor and Government of Uganda (GOU) services are prioritised for the most disadvantaged who would not be able to access FP services on their own. By enabling those with willingness and ability to pay, and channelling resources where they are needed the most, this component will improve the longer-term value -for -money (VFM) of the programme, particularly around economy and equity. 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 and health insurance. Potential interventions are expected to address both demand and supply factors, and the delivery partner(s) are expected to test and scale up the most appropriate interventions. The Terms of References (ToRs) should be read in conjunction with the EMPOWER Business Case, RISE endline Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices survey and the Terms of Reference for the Accountable Grant, which will be part of the tender documents to be published in the FCDO's eTendering Portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk under itt_6610. Please note that this Opportunity will be tendered using 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). The procedure, the Negotiation with the Preferred Supplier is based on the principles of the Open Procedure up to the selection of Preferred Supplier who will be invited to the Negotiation step prior to the award of the Contract Additional information: The Opportunity Notice will be published to alert the market of the tender going live, expected week commencing 10 Feb 2025. Please note that the tender documents will be published in the FCDO's eTendering Portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk. You are encouraged to register in advance in case of any technical issues with the Portal. If you have any technical queries, please call eTendering helpdesk: +44 203 868 2859 or use the "Call me Back!" functionality (recommended, especially if contacting from outside of UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7234541-8602-45db-9f7f-48f3778137cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91bb283c-421f-44e3-80a2-b41a42bce9a3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related 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
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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