Planning

Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Framework Agreement (2023-2027)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

16 Dec 2021 at 17:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is procuring a new framework agreement for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) for the period of 2023 to 2027. This initiative, valued at approximately £3 billion, encompasses services primarily within the security and defence sector, specifically focusing on peacekeeping and stabilisation efforts. The tendering process is currently in the planning stage, with key milestones including the release of a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) in March 2022 and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) scheduled for June 2022. The deadline for tender submissions is set for July 7, 2022, and the framework is expected to become operational by June 2023.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for various businesses, especially those in security, defence, and peace-building services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the selection process aims to ensure a diverse range of suppliers. The CSSF's initiative includes various thematic areas, such as counter-terrorism, human security provision, and climate change, allowing companies with niche capabilities to showcase their strengths. Participation in this framework can bolster market presence and enable businesses to contribute significantly to national security objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Framework Agreement (2023-2027)

Notice Description

The Conflict Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) will be procuring its next generation framework agreement in early 2022. The CSSF is a cross-government fund, with an annual budget in the region of 500 000 000 GBP, which delivers and supports activity including but not limited to security, defence, peacekeeping, peace-building and stabilisation activity, using both Official Development Assistance (ODA) and non-ODA funding. Further information on the CSSF's work and its impact is available in our Annual Report (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1040994/conflict-stability-and-security-fund-annual-report-2020-2021.pdf) The new framework will be in place by January 2023 and will include suppliers who are able to meet the requirements of a wide variety of CSSF Programmes in support of National Security priorities and objectives. This notice is being published to advertise a forthcoming market engagement exercise. The market engagement event (or a series of engagement events) will be held during January 2022. The market engagement exercise is open to all persons who are interested (or may be interested) in being part of the replacement CSSF framework, and their supply chains. This includes existing market operators, potential new entrants and persons who may be interested in participating jointly through membership of a joint venture or consortium. The framework will be re-procured via the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's e-procurement portal: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk. Suppliers, not currently registered on the portal, who are interested in being considered for the CSSF Framework Agreement must self-register on the site in order to participate - registration is free and instantaneous. Current framework suppliers will not need to re-register, but will need to complete the full suite of tender documents once issued to be considered for the new procurement framework. The CSSF Commercial Team want to ensure that all suppliers have an equal and fair opportunity to join the Framework. Suppliers will be required to pass the Selection Questionnaire (SQ), which will be released during March 2022, and second stage Invitation to Tender (ITT), scheduled for release in June 2022. The burden of proof remains upon suppliers to provide sufficient supporting evidence to the UK government, that it has the right capability and capacity to meet the CSSF's needs. The CSSF Commercial Team will work closely with CSSF Programme Managers at British Embassies/British High Commissions/British Consulates as well as in Cross-Whitehall Departments to ensure that colleagues across the CSSF are confident that it is both easy to use and robust. Description continues within the additional text field. Additional information: The contracting authority will consider the feedback received to help inform its options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this phase of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the contracting authority is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in this market engagement exercise shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of this exercise shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. The anticipated timeframe for the re-procurement process is: - Jan 2022 - Market Engagement Supplier Event; - Mar 2022 - Issue of Selection Questionnaire (SQ); - May 2022 - Confirmation to suppliers of SQ application outcome; - Jun 2022 - Issue of Invitation to Tender (ITT); - Jul 2022 - Deadline for submission of tenders (ITT); - Nov 2022 - Completion of Tender Evaluation and Approvals process; - Nov 2022 - Issue of confirmation of Framework Award; - Nov/Dec 2022 - Framework agreements issued and signed; - Jan 2023 - New CSSF framework goes live; Suppliers wishing to attend the forthcoming market engagement events should register their interest by completing the registration form (https://bit.ly/3F0tdD7). Please note that the value range stated is an estimate at this stage and will be finalised following further analysis and confirmed within the Contract Notice. The Authority is considering the use of lots within the Framework Agreement, and intends to consult with the market during engagement events to establish whether or not to proceed on this basis, and if so, how to structure lots. There are fifteen thematics which are likely to form part of the future framework, they are: (1) Understanding and Strengthening inclusive politics, political processes and accountability (2) Public Sector Reform & Public Financial Management (3) Security sector reform & Security Sector capacity building (4) Justice sector reform and Rule of Law (5) Counter Violence Extremism/Counter Terrorism (6) Peace-building, stabilisation and conflict sensitivity (7) State - Civil society engagement (8) Inclusive Conflict prevention and Peace-building (9) Strategic Communication and Outreach (10) Defence Training and Advice (11) Provision of non-lethal equipment (12) Defence services (13) Climate (14) Interstate Threats (15) Cyber Defence/Security

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d63b42a-2714-433e-a64c-16b39629cdc6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
SW1 2AH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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