--- title: "Sudan Stability Programme (SSP)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0667e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0667e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0667e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0667e8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Sudan Stability Programme (SSP) Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0667e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0667e8.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is in the planning stage for the Sudan Stability Programme (SSP), which aims to enhance conflict resolution efforts in Sudan. The procurement process is currently in its early stages, with a focus on selecting a delivery partner or consortium to lead civil society work and civilian protection efforts within Sudan. The industry category for this tender is foreign economic-aid-related services, with primary activities to occur in Sudan. Although the full procurement is planned to begin delivery in the financial year 2027, a Preliminary Market Engagement (EME) session is scheduled for 25th March 2026 to help inform the design of the programme, with a future notice set for 12th August 2026. The programme is expected to support civil initiatives, with funding up to £39 million over five years, specifically allocating approximately £30 million for this project component. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of operating in high-risk and low-access environments, particularly those with expertise in civil society engagement, conflict management, and the analysis of political situations. Given the programme’s objectives, organisations that excel in promoting inclusivity, countering misinformation, and fostering diplomatic efforts will find this project align with their capabilities. However, the procurement not being suited for SMEs and VCSEs as lead suppliers suggests it is likely intended for larger entities or those capable of forming robust consortia. This project highlights the importance of experienced partners who can meaningfully contribute to peacebuilding and governance strengthening, marking it as an attractive opportunity for major consultancy firms and NGOs with strong negotiation and diplomatic engagement skills. ## Notice The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) are exploring the option to procure a delivery partner/consortium who can lead our work on civil society and protection of civilians in Sudan for The Sudan Stability Programme (SSP). The SSP is a new programme following on from the Sudan Stability and Growth Programme (SSGP), which aims to continue and deepen the UK's conflict resolution and mitigation work previously delivered. With no permanent UK presence in Sudan and a rapidly evolving conflict environment, the SSP will support local civil society, strengthen civilian protection, and reinforce national and regional diplomatic efforts. Building the conditions for a national-level dialogue with engagement from civil actors. The SSP's key objectives are to: * Support grassroots civil society groups and local conflict management as means to promote social cohesion and mitigate protection risks. * Strengthening local governance institutions and promoting inclusivity, particularly considering women and other marginalised groups. * Countering misinformation, disinformation and hate speech * Producing continual conflict and political analysis that informs programmatic interventions and a broader Thinking and Working Politically approach that supports diplomatic efforts. The SSP is expected to have an overall value of up to PS39 million over five years, with this specific contractual component expected to receive approximately PS30 million (PS6 million annually). Subject to internal approval and funding confirmation, programme delivery is expected to begin in FY 2027. ### Planning Information To register for the EME session, please complete the MS Forms link provided above. A confirmation email and joining instructions will be shared with registered participants in due course. The EME session will be held on: • Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026 • Time: 11:00 - 13:00 (UK time). • Location: Virtual EME session via Microsoft Team, joining instructions and slides will be shared closer to the day. • Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/3uWwwQXcgk Please Note: The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement with the supplier base is to gather feedback for the programme as is not part of a formal procurement process and participation should not be taken as an indication of, or commitment to, any future procurement activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040065-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Dec 2026 - 15 Dec 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 14:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040065-2026 - 13 Mar 2026 at 10:50 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022805-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 09:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022122-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040065-2026 30th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022805-2026 13th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022122-2026 12th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/3uWwwQXcgk - 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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