Award

Delivery of Somalia Stability Fund III (SSF III)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2023 at 15:06

TenderUpdate

17 Aug 2022 at 10:34

Tender

09 Aug 2022 at 17:59

Planning

26 Jul 2022 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract to Adam Smith International Ltd for the Delivery of Somalia Stability Fund III (SSF III). The contract, worth £180 million, is for a period of 72 months starting from 13 March 2023 until 12 April 2029, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The SSF III programme aims to support political agreements, address historical grievances, and enhance democratic processes in Somalia. The contract involves political settlement, reconciliation, democratisation, local governance, and research activities.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business potential for organisations that have expertise in service provision to the community and international development. Companies experienced in political reconciliation, social governance, and long-term research are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is concluded with the contract awarded to Adam Smith International, highlighting the importance of high-quality services, technical expertise, and cost competitiveness in clinching such public contracts.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Somalia Stability Fund III (SSF III)

Notice Description

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded a contract to Adam Smith International to act as the Fund Manager for the Somalia Stability Fund III (SSF III). SSF III will support more inclusive political agreements at multiple levels of government and make progress in addressing historical grievances that have undermined trust between elites and contributed to the ongoing democratic deficit in Somalia. It will contribute towards establishing more democratic processes at the sub-national and national levels. It will build more representative and effective local governance structures and invest in strengthening the social contract between citizens and the state to ensure that new institutions are more accountable. SSF III Programme's activity will be underpinned by in-depth, long-term research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The start date of the Somalia Stability Fund (SSF) contract is 13 march 2023. The contract will run for 72 months (6 years) until 12 April 2029. It may however be extended by up to two (2) years. The contract has Inception, Implementation and Exit Phase. Contact Value including any extension is up to PS180 million with an initial workplan and budget planning based on PS60m. This opportunity for contract comprises of 5 main outputs: * Output 1 (Political settlement): Political reconciliation processes at multiple levels result in agreements that establish the basis for a more progressive political settlement and a more sustainable federal model. * Output 2 (Reconciliation): Somalia implements a strategic approach to progressing social reconciliation (land, dealing with the past) on key issues lowering the barriers to a new political settlement being reached. * Output 3 (Democratisation & local governance): Population is increasingly represented by and can access services from sub-national and local entities and establish new democratic norms at all levels of government * Output 4 (Social contract): Enhance the accountability of governance institutions and promote citizen voice * Output 5 (Research): Long-term research in key areas. Convening of wider donor community and Somali stakeholders on key findings to inform policy development.

Options: The contract might be extended by two periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035601
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008689-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anna.gibson@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2070080932

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
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL

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