--- title: "Girls in Rwanda Learn Programme (GIRL) EME" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7268cb5c-eff8-46c4-998d-dd00007855b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7268cb5c-eff8-46c4-998d-dd00007855b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7268cb5c-eff8-46c4-998d-dd00007855b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7268cb5c-eff8-46c4-998d-dd00007855b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2022-06-23" --- # Girls in Rwanda Learn Programme (GIRL) EME Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7268cb5c-eff8-46c4-998d-dd00007855b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7268cb5c-eff8-46c4-998d-dd00007855b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7268cb5c-eff8-46c4-998d-dd00007855b0.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the planning stage of the Girls in Rwanda Learn Programme (GIRL) Early Market Engagement (EME), which aims to enhance educational outcomes for up to 1.4 million girls and boys in Rwanda. The engagement is set to take place on 18th July 2022 at 11 am Rwandan time, with a budget of up to £25 million allocated for the contract over a 5-year period, extending from 2023 to 2028. This procurement process falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is focused on addressing educational disparities faced by marginalised groups in Rwanda. Interested parties can participate in the EME to provide insights into the facility's design and management. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the educational services sector, particularly those specialising in technical assistance, teacher training, and gender-responsive education initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant experience in managing technical assistance facilities are particularly well-suited to engage with this procurement process. Participating in the GIRL programme could not only solidify market presence in the field of international education but also contribute to impactful projects that aim to improve access to education for vulnerable populations in Rwanda. ## Notice GIRL will contribute to the UK-led G7 global goals on access and learning by improving learning outcomes for up to 1.4 million girls and boys. It will directly contribute to increasing the number of girls that can read by age 10 and help shift the policy environment for out-of-school girls, with the aim to improve access to education for up to 1 million children and increase the number of girls in school. By educating girls and preventing them from dropping out of school, they are less likely to suffer early marriage, have greater reproductive choice, are less likely to die in childbirth and have more earning power. Outcomes: - Improved foundational learning outcomes in English and maths for girls and boys - Improved transition for girls to lower/upper secondary and into other learning opportunities GIRL will achieve the outcomes through improved pedagogy and English skills of teachers and through ensuring that the teaching and learning process and school environment is gender-responsive and inclusive. The programme will target two groups of the most marginalised girls 1) those at risk of dropping out school and 2) those already out of school, by holistically identifying and reducing barriers to schooling. Girls in school will be supported to stay in school, stay safe, learn, and transition through the system, whilst girls already out of school will be supported to either return to school or transition into other learning opportunities. As part of the wider programme with a value of up to PS60m, the FCDO are looking to establish and manage a Technical Assistance (TA) Facility. The current budget for this contract is up to PS25m over 5 years between 2023 and 2028. If conditions are favourable, a possible increase in budget up-to PS35m may be available. The facility will provide demand led technical assistance against two primary cross-cutting set of issues: i. TA to improve the way teachers' teach. Focus on English language, pedagogy in English/Maths, GRP, inclusive teaching practise and assessments. ii. Strategic advocacy and TA to raise awareness of girls' education. Improving the use of evidence, building partnerships and influence policy, budgeting and programming for girls, early childhood development and inclusive education. Additional information: FCDO will be hosting an Early Market Engagement event about the planned programme and the anticipated services required from interested parties. In particular, we would welcome those with experience in managing technical assistance facilities or delivering technical assistance services that cover a broad range of education technical areas in a similar context to those in Rwanda. At this stage the aim of the EME is to introduce the broad objectives of the Facility, outline some high principles for its design and management and discuss how the TA Facility could work operationally. FCDO will be keen to solicit the views of the market regarding the most effective means of delivering the objectives of the Facility. FCDO would welcome the participation of both national and international organisations. The EME will take place on the 18th July 2022 at 11am Rwandan time / 10am UK time. It is intended that this will be a physical event in Kigali, but with the opportunity for a virtual TEAMS dial-in facility, for those not based currently in Rwanda. If you are interested in attending this Early Market Engagement event, then please register via the form at: https://bit.ly/3QgQ5o9 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70aac009-869b-4b4f-a62a-c47003e5e08c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jul 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2022 at 10:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70aac009-869b-4b4f-a62a-c47003e5e08c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70aac009-869b-4b4f-a62a-c47003e5e08c 23rd June 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://bit.ly/3QgQ5o9 Early Market Engagement event ## Notice URLs - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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