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Corrigendum-Sudan Stability Programme (SSP)
AI Summary
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking a delivery partner or consortium to lead work on civil society and protection of civilians within the new Sudan Stability Programme (SSP). The SSP builds on the earlier Sudan Stability and Growth Programme and aims to support local civil society, strengthen civilian protection, enhance governance and inclusivity, counter misinformation, and provide continuous conflict analysis to inform diplomatic efforts. The procurement is focused on services that enable the programme to operate in a high‑risk, low‑access environment in Sudan, with a requirement for a consortium arrangement rather than a single lead supplier and a clear exclusion of SMEs and VCSEs as contractors.
The chosen partner will be responsible for designing and implementing activities that promote grassroots civil society engagement, local conflict management, and the strengthening of local governance institutions, with particular emphasis on women and marginalised groups. Key outcomes include the counter‑action of hate speech and the provision of ongoing political and conflict analysis to guide programme interventions and broader diplomatic initiatives. The partnership must demonstrate experience in operating effectively under security constraints, manage grant funds responsibly, and be prepared to adapt to evolving programme requirements. The delivery partner must be able to operate safely in a high‑risk, low‑access environment and manage funding through a grant‑based approach.
Description
FCDO will be using market feedback from Preliminary Market Engagement (ME) activities to inform the design of the programme. Please note that the programme is subject to changes and approvals.
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 £39 million over five years, with this specific component expected to receive approximately £6 million annually. Subject to internal approval and funding confirmation, programme delivery is expected to begin in FY 2027.
The EME session will be held on Wednesday 25th March 2026 from 11:00 - 13:00 (UK time).
Location: Virtual EME session via Microsoft Team, joining instructions and slides ill be shared closer to the day.
To register please use the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/3uWwwQXcgk
Purpose of the EME:
- Provide suppliers with an overview of the programme parameters, operating assumptions, and overarching theory of change, as well as the anticipated delivery approaches for working in a high risk, low access environment.
- Introduce the indicative outcome areas and potential scope of partner activities, including expectations for partnerships and consortia arrangements.
- Gather feedback from attendees to inform the design and development of the SSP Business Case and wider programme. FCDO is particularly seeking insights on operating risks in-country, and the feasibility of the proposed grant management approach. A set of targeted questions will be shared in advance of the session for suppliers to consider.
Please Note: All information shared during the EME may be subject to change. The programme remains in its early design and development phase, and feedback from this session will play a critical role in shaping the final approach. Attendees are therefore encouraged to engage actively and demonstrate relevant expertise.
Estimated date of publication of contract notice: 2026-08-12T23:59:59+01:00
Contract location: SD
Amendments:
Other additional information: Change to notice: Error in selecting participation groups for the programme. This programme is not suitable for the following groups to contract as a lead supplier: SMEs and VCSEs
Engagement process description
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.
Lot: 1
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: En