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Technical Assistance (TA) Facility to strengthen Rwanda's Social Protection Sector: Exiting Poverty Rwanda Programme

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom has contracted Cowater International to implement a Technical Assistance (TA) Facility aimed at strengthening Rwanda's Social Protection Sector. This involves supporting the Rwandan government's Social Protection Sector Strategic Plan and the FCDO's Exiting Poverty Rwanda (EPR) programme. The procurement falls under the services industry category, particularly focused on foreign economic-aid-related services. The contract period is from 3rd March 2021 to 30th June 2027, following a recent amendment. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the most recent update made on 10th October 2025. The project is located in Rwanda, with the contract originally signed on 9th October 2025 valued at approximately £7.68 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in international development and capacity building services. Companies with expertise in IT systems for social programmes, policy support, and training frameworks will find this project aligns well with their competencies. The contract's focus on delivering sustainable capacity and expanding Rwanda's social protection mechanisms positions it as an attractive opportunity for service providers that thrive in foreign aid and socio-economic development. Businesses with experience in managing international aid programmes, especially those looking to expand their footprint in East Africa, will be well-suited to engage with similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Assistance (TA) Facility to strengthen Rwanda's Social Protection Sector: Exiting Poverty Rwanda Programme

Notice Description

Lot Information

Technical Assistance Facility to strengthen Rwanda's Social Protection Sector

The TA Facility will provide technical expertise and capacity building to the Government of Rwanda and support the effective implementation of its Social Protection Sector Strategic Plan (SP-SSP) and ultimately a strengthened national social protection system, as well as the delivery of FCDO's Exiting Poverty in Rwanda (EPR) programme which aims to eradicate extreme poverty and reduce overall poverty. The work package agreed with the supplier will: i. Sustain critical work currently being carried out by TAF and maintain support to government counterparts ii. Work to make TAF more effective, evaluating how it works to ensure effectiveness across: a. Policy support to GoR ministries b. Renew focus on sub-national support and capacity building (LODA) iii. Build sustainable capacity (as requested by the Steering Committee) in: * Systems development: IT SP systems which last * Support the training framework (to improve sub-national delivery) iv. Set the groundwork for an expanded basket fund through sustainable interventions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac53
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064000-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£7,677,885 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
G75 8EA
Postcode Area
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

Cowater International

Further Information

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