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Technical Assistance (TA) for Systems Strengthening and Policy Development for the Strengthening Societal and Economic Resilience in Jordan (SSERJ) Programme

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2023 at 09:03

Tender

30 Jan 2023 at 18:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for services to deliver Technical Assistance (TA) for Systems Strengthening and Policy Development for the Strengthening Societal and Economic Resilience in Jordan (SSERJ) Programme. The contract, with a value of up to £13m, is expected to run from June 2023 to May 2027, with the possibility of extensions worth up to £5m. The objective is to drive efficiencies and cost savings within the Government of Jordan (GoJ) through the delivery of Technical Assistance for Social Protection Systems Strengthening and Social Protection Policy Development in the community services sector.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialised in service provision, particularly in the areas of social protection systems, policy development, and capacity building. Businesses with expertise in managing day-to-day programme operations, overseeing technical assistance pools, engaging with stakeholders, financial management, and implementing social protection strategies aligned with the National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS) in Jordan are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging SMEs and other service providers to participate in this impactful contract with the FCDO.

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Notice Title

Technical Assistance (TA) for Systems Strengthening and Policy Development for the Strengthening Societal and Economic Resilience in Jordan (SSERJ) Programme

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has award a contract for services to deliver Technical Assistance (TA) and support the financial assistance (FA) work to the Government of Jordan (GoJ) as part of Strengthening Societal and Economic Resilience in Jordan (SSERJ) programme. The contract value is up to PS13m. The contract is expected to run from June 2023 to May 2027 at a contract value of up to PS8m with a possible extension(s) of up to 24 months in total and potential additional value of up to PS5m. The objective of this contract is to drive efficiencies and cost savings within the GoJ through the delivery of Technical Assistance for Social Protection Systems Strengthening and Social Protection Policy Development.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for services to deliver Technical Assistance (TA) and support the financial assistance (FA) work to the Government of Jordan (GoJ) as part of Strengthening Societal and Economic Resilience in Jordan (SSERJ) programme. Provision of the Core Service to manage the day to day operations of the programme including the identification, development and delivery of programme activities, oversight and management of the Technical Assistance pool, engagement and collaboration with stakeholders including the Government of Jordan, financial management and delivery of the periodical reports set out in section 9 "Reporting Requirements" of this ToR, facilitation of programme meetings, effective management of downstream partners and supply chain including related due diligence, risk management, logistics and administrative duties. Provision of Technical assistance for systems strengthening and capacity building for GoJ. Activities could include: supporting the implementation of the M&E framework for the National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS); support to the National Unified Registry (NUR); improvements to the NAF's Management Information System (MIS); support to strengthen complementarity and alignment between social assistance and social insurance programmes; support the implementation of NSPS pillars including the new inclusive shock responsive Social Protection pillar, i.e. climate shocks; support to make the social protection system more gender and disability inclusive and responsive Provision of Technical assistance for policy development, analysis and advocacy on the inclusiveness of social protection in Jordan. Activities could include: building the evidence and case for alignment between national social protection system and humanitarian response; support to the GoJ in assessing long term costs and benefits of enhancing the redistributive role of the Jordanian Tax System; policy and capacity development of governmental and non-governmental national stakeholders to facilitate a high-quality data and national debate on various aspects of Social Protection system design and their implications.

Options: possible extension(s) of up to 24 months in total and potential additional value of up to PS5m

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a146
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017749-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 years
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
amy.johnson@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2070080932

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS

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