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PA23 UK1 - Syria Education Programme III (SEP III) - Pipeline notice

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

15 Sep 2026 at 11:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Sep 2026 at 11:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office intends to procure Syria Education Programme III, a technical assistance service supporting the Syrian Ministry of Education’s reform agenda. The programme will provide expert advice, capacity building and support for policy and process improvements, working closely with government officials. Its priorities include strengthening education data systems, improving safeguarding and raising teaching quality, with a demand-led element to respond to emerging needs. The overall aim is to strengthen Syria’s education system and improve foundational learning outcomes for primary school children. Work will be delivered in Syria and falls within foreign economic-aid-related services and education and training services.

This procurement is at the planning stage; it is an intention to procure, not an invitation to tender. The buyer expects to use a competitive flexible procedure for one planned lot, with the opportunity described as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The estimated value is £16 million including tax. The anticipated contract period is 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2032, with a possible extension to 31 August 2034 and renewal rights. The buyer expects the next notice on 1 February 2027. An early market engagement event is planned for 14 October 2027 to explain the opportunity and gather supplier feedback; the information remains indicative and the buyer may decide not to proceed.

The work will suit organisations experienced in international development, education-sector reform and technical assistance, particularly those able to work directly with government ministries in complex and changing political environments. Relevant capability is likely to include advising on education policy and processes, building institutional capacity, strengthening education data systems, safeguarding, teaching quality and foundational learning. Suppliers should be prepared to provide adaptable, demand-led support rather than a fixed delivery model, and to collaborate closely with ministry officials and other stakeholders. The stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises indicates that specialist organisations, consortia and delivery partners may be well placed to prepare. Interested suppliers should use the early engagement to understand priorities and shape the emerging requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PA23 UK1 - Syria Education Programme III (SEP III) - Pipeline notice

Notice Description

The Syria Education Programme III (SEP III) aims to support the Syrian Ministry of Education in realising their reform agenda by providing targeted technical assistance. Through collaboration with Ministry officials, the programme will offer expert advice, capacity building, and support for policy and process improvements. The approach is intended to be responsive and adaptable to the evolving political context, focusing on key priorities identified by the Ministry, such as strengthening data systems, enhancing safeguarding, and improving teaching quality. A demand-led element will also be required. Ultimately, SEP III is designed to strengthen the education system and improve foundational learning outcomes for primary school children across Syria, with technical assistance delivered in close partnership with government stakeholders.

Planning Information

A virtual Early Market Engagement event is planned for 14th October 2027, to inform the market of the upcoming SEP III opportunity and seek feedback. The FCDO invites all interested parties to register their attendance at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bpTYFgg7Yx We look forward to your participation. The information provided in this notice is indicative only and may be subject to change. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed with any procurement or contractual arrangement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f9e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087215-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20275 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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