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title: "PROJ10045 - Support to Africa-Led Movements to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Technical Support Contract Award"
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# PROJ10045 - Support to Africa-Led Movements to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Technical Support Contract Award

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34456167-0115-4137-b1dc-c572df766f56

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## Summary

The procurement process in question is led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for the contract titled "PROJ10045 - Support to Africa-Led Movements to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Technical Support Contract Award." This programme, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, aims to significantly reduce the practice of FGM in selected focus regions by 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £26.96 million, was awarded on 9 September 2020, following an open procurement method, and is part of the active contract period that runs from 10 September 2020 to 9 September 2025. Key information regarding supplier registration can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services, healthcare, or community development aimed at vulnerable populations. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or have a focus on voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) are well-suited to compete, as the initiative requires technical support to drive social change against FGM practices. Engaging in this type of contract can enhance a business's reputation, expand their service offerings, and contribute to impactful societal change in the regions involved.

## Notice

The intended impact of this programme is a significant reduction of the practice of FGM in 4-6 focus countries/regions by 2025: the baselines for this will be agreed during the co-creation phase in coordination with the Data and Measurement Supplier. The intended outcome of this programme is the acceleration of positive change in social attitudes towards ending FGM in countries/regions in which the programme is operational. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the FCDO Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b40ccf-066f-40c0-8aa8-a11ce1a730e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2020 - 9 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,961,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,961,590 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTIONS CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b40ccf-066f-40c0-8aa8-a11ce1a730e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b40ccf-066f-40c0-8aa8-a11ce1a730e0
  10th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d2e1e6c-2412-46ba-9a0a-533520de5f81
  PROJ10045 - Redacted Contract Award
- https://fcdo.proactisportal.com
  PROJ10045 Contract Award as visible on the Supplier Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

## Provenance

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