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Syria Education Programme II (SEP-II) Intention to Modify Notice

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a contract modification notice for the Syria Education Programme II (SEP-II), classified under Foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV code 75211200). This programme is focused on improving the education system in Northwest Syria, with the aim of increasing the number of children who are in school and achieving reading proficiency by the end of primary education. The programme's contract period runs from 21 September 2023 to 30 June 2027, with the most recent modification notice issued on 3 January 2025, in response to unforeseen contextual changes in the education sector in Syria. Chemonics Group UK Ltd has been actively awarded and engaged as the main supplier.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services and foreign aid. Large organisations with expertise in education programme management and the ability to adapt to challenging environments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the extensive duration and substantial contract value of £44.5 million, participating businesses can expect significant prospects for growth and international collaboration by contributing to the improvement of education systems in conflict-affected regions.

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Notice Title

Syria Education Programme II (SEP-II) Intention to Modify Notice

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Syria Education Programme II (SEP-II) aims to increase the equitability and quality of the education system in Northwest Syria, ensuring more children are in school and reading by the end of primary education (outcome).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000099-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marco.hurst@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01355844000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHEMONICS GROUP

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