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title: "Tax Systems Transformation Programme (TSTP)"
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# Tax Systems Transformation Programme (TSTP)

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd5d

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), based in London, UK, is in the award update stage of its procurement process for the Tax Systems Transformation Programme (TSTP). This extension lasts until 13 March 2028 and supports Ethiopia's macro-economic reform agenda. The contract, awarded to Cowater International, specialises in foreign economic-aid-related services, enhancing Ethiopia's tax systems. This contract amendment is governed by Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, which allows for service modifications without a new contractor due to economic or technical constraints. The programme operates out of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, funded at £22,848,653 GBP, with a prior 10-day standstill period ending 13 October 2025. The FCDO prioritises continuity for efficient delivery of the reforms, especially in a politically crucial period for Ethiopia.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in foreign economic services and international taxation, particularly those skilled in strategic consultancy, technical tax expertise, and embedded advisory services. The project requires a prompt and efficient execution of tax reforms aligned with macroeconomic goals, ensuring a business-friendly environment conducive to growth. As UK HMRC and other partners support project delivery, businesses with proficiency in tax policy transformation, IT infrastructure improvement, and compliance cost reduction are ideal candidates for engaging in this endeavour. The continuity and depth of existing relationships and experience provide a framework for strategic growth and partnership development in the evolving Ethiopian financial landscape.

### Lot Information

Tax Systems Transformation Programme (TSTP)

The purpose of the Tax Systems Transformation Programme (TSTP)is to assist Government of Ethiopia raising tax revenues in a responsible and equitable manner. The objective of this contract for services is to manage the Accelerated Delivery component of the overall programme on three outcomes: an equitable and business friendly tax environment; improved voluntary compliance; increased GoE revenues. Accelerated Delivery translates political will at the highest level into coordinated and technically sound reform of Ethiopian tax systems. The TSTP contract brings together 'delivery' and technical tax expertise from specialist consultancy, UK HMRC, and other development partners to support Ethiopia in meeting the financing needs of its 10-year prosperity plan, macroeconomic reforms, and supporting an eventual exit from aid. It provides a blend of long-term embedded advisers and short-term experts to deliver improved business processes, enhanced administrative capabilities, improved IT, reformed tax policy, and lower compliance costs for taxpayers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065615-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2019 - 13 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,848,653 |

## 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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

- 15 Oct 2025 at 13:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065615-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

## Provenance

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