--- title: "ASEAN-UK SAGE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a4ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a4ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a4ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a4ad.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2026-04-16" --- # ASEAN-UK SAGE Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a4ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a4ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a4ad.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its tender for the ASEAN-UK SAGE programme. This initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities in Southeast Asia, particularly for marginalised groups such as girls. The programme, valued at £9 million, will be run from August 2026 to March 2029, and covers areas such as Cambodia, East Timor, Laos, and the Philippines. The procurement stage has advanced to the tender phase with a selective competitive procedure, allowing eligible suppliers until 11 May 2026 to express interest. This project falls under the services category and seeks to build partnerships that foster better learning outcomes and increased inclusion. For businesses looking to expand, this tender offers substantial opportunities by delivering educational services in various ASEAN countries. Ideal contenders would possess strong regional knowledge, proven expertise in educational programme management, and the ability to support reforms across the target countries. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given their suitability to engage with local communities and contribute to education improvement. The procurement involves various stages, including invitations to tender, post-tender clarifications, and possibly post-tender negotiations, allowing potential suppliers to refine their proposals. Successful participation could lead to significant business growth through international collaboration and strategic partnership formation within the ASEAN secretariat framework. ## Notice The ASEAN-UK SAGE programme is a six-year Business Case funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) through the UK Mission to ASEAN. Delivered in two phases, the UK Mission to ASEAN is now seeking eligible organisation(s) to deliver a three-year Phase 2. Phase 2 will run for three UK financial years, from August 2026 to March 2029, with a total budget of PS9,000,000. It will be delivered by a lead organisation under an agreement with the UK Mission to ASEAN, supported by downstream partners as needed. The focus of ASEAN-UK SAGE is to support inclusive and equitable quality education for children across Southeast Asia Region in close collaboration with ASEAN secretariat, especially for girls and the most marginalised, contributing to regional integration and narrowing of development disparities between ASEAN Member States (AMS) . The emphasis in Phase 2 will be on the use of evidence to improve learning outcomes and inclusion, especially for priority countries in the region. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Optional extension of upto 1 year, and PS3m value, subject to budget availability and Business Case addendum ### Planning Information Draft Terms of Reference shared; Market Engagement event advertised publicly via PIN notice and FCDO comms channels; Event held on 23rd October; All questions, answers and EME materials subsequently distributed via email on 27 November, including confirmation of route to market decision of a Competitive Flexible Procedure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034563-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000,000 | | Lots value | £9,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2026 at 09:58 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034563-2026 - 15 Apr 2026 at 16:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034426-2026 - 18 Mar 2026 at 12:20 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024540-2026 - 8 Dec 2025 at 15:28 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080713-2025 - 8 Dec 2025 at 15:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080698-2025 - 30 Sep 2025 at 09:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060773-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034563-2026 16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034426-2026 15th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024540-2026 18th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080713-2025 8th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080698-2025 8th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060773-2025 30th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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