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Tax Systems Transformation Programme (TSTP)

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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15 Oct 2025 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), based in London, UK, is in the award update stage of its procurement process for the Tax Systems Transformation Programme (TSTP). This extension lasts until 13 March 2028 and supports Ethiopia's macro-economic reform agenda. The contract, awarded to Cowater International, specialises in foreign economic-aid-related services, enhancing Ethiopia's tax systems. This contract amendment is governed by Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, which allows for service modifications without a new contractor due to economic or technical constraints. The programme operates out of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, funded at £22,848,653 GBP, with a prior 10-day standstill period ending 13 October 2025. The FCDO prioritises continuity for efficient delivery of the reforms, especially in a politically crucial period for Ethiopia.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in foreign economic services and international taxation, particularly those skilled in strategic consultancy, technical tax expertise, and embedded advisory services. The project requires a prompt and efficient execution of tax reforms aligned with macroeconomic goals, ensuring a business-friendly environment conducive to growth. As UK HMRC and other partners support project delivery, businesses with proficiency in tax policy transformation, IT infrastructure improvement, and compliance cost reduction are ideal candidates for engaging in this endeavour. The continuity and depth of existing relationships and experience provide a framework for strategic growth and partnership development in the evolving Ethiopian financial landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tax Systems Transformation Programme (TSTP)

Notice Description

Lot Information

Tax Systems Transformation Programme (TSTP)

The purpose of the Tax Systems Transformation Programme (TSTP)is to assist Government of Ethiopia raising tax revenues in a responsible and equitable manner. The objective of this contract for services is to manage the Accelerated Delivery component of the overall programme on three outcomes: an equitable and business friendly tax environment; improved voluntary compliance; increased GoE revenues. Accelerated Delivery translates political will at the highest level into coordinated and technically sound reform of Ethiopian tax systems. The TSTP contract brings together 'delivery' and technical tax expertise from specialist consultancy, UK HMRC, and other development partners to support Ethiopia in meeting the financing needs of its 10-year prosperity plan, macroeconomic reforms, and supporting an eventual exit from aid. It provides a blend of long-term embedded advisers and short-term experts to deliver improved business processes, enhanced administrative capabilities, improved IT, reformed tax policy, and lower compliance costs for taxpayers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065615-2025
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
£22,848,653 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2019 - 13 Mar 2028 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
Not specified
Postcode Area
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

Cowater International

Further Information

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