Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Project Phase 2 (SSEIP II)

A Tender Notice
by FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£19M
Sector
DEFENCE
Published
28 Sep 2022
Delivery
To 07 Oct 2027 (est.)
Deadline
02 Nov 2022 14:00

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Location

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Description

Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Project Phase 2 (SSEIP II) is a Technical Assistance programme aiming at delivering the UK’s ambition for 12 years of quality education for all. SSEIP II will directly contribute to the global target of getting 40 million more girls in school. The programme will contribute to education Key Performance Indicators by halving the number of adolescent out-of-school girls and improving learning conditions for 1.6 million girls and boys in Sierra Leone. It will also make an important contribution to reducing early marriage and increasing contraceptive use. The SSEIP II programme will deliver three priority areas, referred to as ‘pillars’. This contract will deliver Pillar 2 - Strengthen government systems in Sierra Leone to deliver improved education for adolescent girls and children with disabilities.

Total Quantity or Scope

FCDO is implementing a programme of support to the education sector — the Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme (SSEIPII) over the next 5 years, 2023 to 2028. The SSEIPII will support the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST) to improve learning outcomes for boys and girls at upper primary and secondary level and to increase the enrolment, retention and well-being of girls in school.

Renewal Options

The contract will include an option for FCDO to extend the term of the contract by additional 3 x 12 months, with up to £15 million in value for these additional 36 months, which brings the total potential value to £34m. This option, if exercised, will be exercised at the sole discretion of FCDO.

CPV Codes

  • 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

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