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title: "PA23 UK1 - Syria Education Programme III (SEP III) - Pipeline notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f9e1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2026-09-15"
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# PA23 UK1 - Syria Education Programme III (SEP III) - Pipeline notice

Buyer: Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f9e1

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office intends to procure Syria Education Programme III, a technical assistance service supporting the Syrian Ministry of Education’s reform agenda. The programme will provide expert advice, capacity building and support for policy and process improvements, working closely with government officials. Its priorities include strengthening education data systems, improving safeguarding and raising teaching quality, with a demand-led element to respond to emerging needs. The overall aim is to strengthen Syria’s education system and improve foundational learning outcomes for primary school children. Work will be delivered in Syria and falls within foreign economic-aid-related services and education and training services.

This procurement is at the planning stage; it is an intention to procure, not an invitation to tender. The buyer expects to use a competitive flexible procedure for one planned lot, with the opportunity described as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The estimated value is £16 million including tax. The anticipated contract period is 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2032, with a possible extension to 31 August 2034 and renewal rights. The buyer expects the next notice on 1 February 2027. An early market engagement event is planned for 14 October 2027 to explain the opportunity and gather supplier feedback; the information remains indicative and the buyer may decide not to proceed.

The work will suit organisations experienced in international development, education-sector reform and technical assistance, particularly those able to work directly with government ministries in complex and changing political environments. Relevant capability is likely to include advising on education policy and processes, building institutional capacity, strengthening education data systems, safeguarding, teaching quality and foundational learning. Suppliers should be prepared to provide adaptable, demand-led support rather than a fixed delivery model, and to collaborate closely with ministry officials and other stakeholders. The stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises indicates that specialist organisations, consortia and delivery partners may be well placed to prepare. Interested suppliers should use the early engagement to understand priorities and shape the emerging requirement.

## Notice

The Syria Education Programme III (SEP III) aims to support the Syrian Ministry of Education in realising their reform agenda by providing targeted technical assistance. Through collaboration with Ministry officials, the programme will offer expert advice, capacity building, and support for policy and process improvements. The approach is intended to be responsive and adaptable to the evolving political context, focusing on key priorities identified by the Ministry, such as strengthening data systems, enhancing safeguarding, and improving teaching quality. A demand-led element will also be required. Ultimately, SEP III is designed to strengthen the education system and improve foundational learning outcomes for primary school children across Syria, with technical assistance delivered in close partnership with government stakeholders.

### Planning Information

A virtual Early Market Engagement event is planned for 14th October 2027, to inform the market of the upcoming SEP III opportunity and seek feedback. The FCDO invites all interested parties to register their attendance at: 
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bpTYFgg7Yx
We look forward to your participation. 
The information provided in this notice is indicative only and may be subject to change. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed with any procurement or contractual arrangement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087215-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2026 at 11:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087215-2026
- 15 Sep 2026 at 11:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087199-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087215-2026
  15th September 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087199-2026
  15th September 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bpTYFgg7Yx
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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