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title: "DFID 7603 Strengthening Education Systems for Improved Learning (SESIL) - Contract"
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# DFID 7603 Strengthening Education Systems for Improved Learning (SESIL) - Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d657fd45-eb5e-4001-9e6a-f5a9f0236ba2

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## Summary

The contract titled "DFID 7603 Strengthening Education Systems for Improved Learning (SESIL) - Contract" was awarded by the Department for International Development (DFID) to Mott MacDonald T/A Cambridge Education. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services, utilised a selective procurement method and is now complete. The contract commenced on 3rd January 2018 and is set to run until 2nd July 2022, with a total value of £30,437,078. The initial tender period concluded on 14th May 2017.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses focused on educational services, system strengthening, and resource efficiency in public education. Companies specialising in lower primary education, capacity building, or equity-focused educational solutions, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are well-positioned to engage in future tenders of a similar nature or follow-on projects deriving from this initiative.

## Notice

To improve the equity and quality of measurable learning outcomes for girls and boys in lower primary schools in Uganda. In working with and through the education system, the Supplier will seek to ensure more effective, efficient and equitable use of existing public resources in education. The intended outcome for components 1 and 2 of the SESIL programme is: Improved equity and quality of measurable learning outcomes for girls and boys in Uganda at lower primary level.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66de4153-59fa-469c-b113-9da196d427ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2018 - 2 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,437,078 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,437,078 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
| 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 | MOTT MACDONALD T/A CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2018 at 17:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66de4153-59fa-469c-b113-9da196d427ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66de4153-59fa-469c-b113-9da196d427ee
  23rd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/986ad934-7d00-42c0-b27d-39a312badbb7
  DFID 7603 Contract Section 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d399585a-3648-4584-a90f-75203892c9f1
  DFID 7603 Contract Section 3 ToR

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development

## Provenance

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