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title: "Technical Assistance (TA) Facility to strengthen Rwanda's Social Protection Sector: Exiting Poverty Rwanda Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ac53"
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# Technical Assistance (TA) Facility to strengthen Rwanda's Social Protection Sector: Exiting Poverty Rwanda Programme

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ac53

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom has contracted Cowater International to implement a Technical Assistance (TA) Facility aimed at strengthening Rwanda's Social Protection Sector. This involves supporting the Rwandan government's Social Protection Sector Strategic Plan and the FCDO's Exiting Poverty Rwanda (EPR) programme. The procurement falls under the services industry category, particularly focused on foreign economic-aid-related services. The contract period is from 3rd March 2021 to 30th June 2027, following a recent amendment. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the most recent update made on 10th October 2025. The project is located in Rwanda, with the contract originally signed on 9th October 2025 valued at approximately £7.68 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in international development and capacity building services. Companies with expertise in IT systems for social programmes, policy support, and training frameworks will find this project aligns well with their competencies. The contract's focus on delivering sustainable capacity and expanding Rwanda's social protection mechanisms positions it as an attractive opportunity for service providers that thrive in foreign aid and socio-economic development. Businesses with experience in managing international aid programmes, especially those looking to expand their footprint in East Africa, will be well-suited to engage with similar opportunities.

### Lot Information

Technical Assistance Facility to strengthen Rwanda's Social Protection Sector

The TA Facility will provide technical expertise and capacity building to the Government of Rwanda and support the effective implementation of its Social Protection Sector Strategic Plan (SP-SSP) and ultimately a strengthened national social protection system, as well as the delivery of FCDO's Exiting Poverty in Rwanda (EPR) programme which aims to eradicate extreme poverty and reduce overall poverty. The work package agreed with the supplier will: i. Sustain critical work currently being carried out by TAF and maintain support to government counterparts ii. Work to make TAF more effective, evaluating how it works to ensure effectiveness across: a. Policy support to GoR ministries b. Renew focus on sub-national support and capacity building (LODA) iii. Build sustainable capacity (as requested by the Steering Committee) in: * Systems development: IT SP systems which last * Support the training framework (to improve sub-national delivery) iv. Set the groundwork for an expanded basket fund through sustainable interventions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064000-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,677,885 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 | COWATER INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 08:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064000-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058956-2025
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

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