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title: "Delivery of Somalia Stability Fund III (SSF III)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035601"
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# Delivery of Somalia Stability Fund III (SSF III)

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035601

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract to Adam Smith International Ltd for the Delivery of Somalia Stability Fund III (SSF III). The contract, worth £180 million, is for a period of 72 months starting from 13 March 2023 until 12 April 2029, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The SSF III programme aims to support political agreements, address historical grievances, and enhance democratic processes in Somalia. The contract involves political settlement, reconciliation, democratisation, local governance, and research activities.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business potential for organisations that have expertise in service provision to the community and international development. Companies experienced in political reconciliation, social governance, and long-term research are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is concluded with the contract awarded to Adam Smith International, highlighting the importance of high-quality services, technical expertise, and cost competitiveness in clinching such public contracts.

## Notice

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded a contract to Adam Smith International to act as the Fund Manager for the Somalia Stability Fund III (SSF III). SSF III will support more inclusive political agreements at multiple levels of government and make progress in addressing historical grievances that have undermined trust between elites and contributed to the ongoing democratic deficit in Somalia. It will contribute towards establishing more democratic processes at the sub-national and national levels. It will build more representative and effective local governance structures and invest in strengthening the social contract between citizens and the state to ensure that new institutions are more accountable. SSF III Programme's activity will be underpinned by in-depth, long-term research.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The start date of the Somalia Stability Fund (SSF) contract is 13 march 2023. The contract will run for 72 months (6 years) until 12 April 2029. It may however be extended by up to two (2) years. The contract has Inception, Implementation and Exit Phase. Contact Value including any extension is up to PS180 million with an initial workplan and budget planning based on PS60m. This opportunity for contract comprises of 5 main outputs: * Output 1 (Political settlement): Political reconciliation processes at multiple levels result in agreements that establish the basis for a more progressive political settlement and a more sustainable federal model. * Output 2 (Reconciliation): Somalia implements a strategic approach to progressing social reconciliation (land, dealing with the past) on key issues lowering the barriers to a new political settlement being reached. * Output 3 (Democratisation & local governance): Population is increasingly represented by and can access services from sub-national and local entities and establish new democratic norms at all levels of government * Output 4 (Social contract): Enhance the accountability of governance institutions and promote citizen voice * Output 5 (Research): Long-term research in key areas. Convening of wider donor community and Somali stakeholders on key findings to inform policy development.

Options: The contract might be extended by two periods of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008689-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2023 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008689-2023
- 17 Aug 2022 at 10:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022777-2022
- 9 Aug 2022 at 17:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021920-2022
- 26 Jul 2022 at 12:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020313-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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