Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Framework Agreement (2023-2027)

Tender description

The Conflict Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) has procured its next generation framework agreement. The CSSF is a cross-government fund, with an annual budget in the region of 867 000 000 GBP, which delivers and supports activity including but not limited to security, defence, peacekeeping, peace-building and stabilisation activity, using both Official Development Assistance (ODA) and non-ODA funding. Further information on the CSSF's work and its impact is available in our Annual Report: (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1040994/conflict-stability-and-security-fund-annual-report-2020-2021.pdf) The tendering process was completed via a restricted process following the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The Framework is divided into three Lots. The scope of each Lot is as follows: Lot 1 themes: 1 - Preventing, managing and reducing violence 2 - Strengthening and protecting inclusive politics and civic accountability mechanisms 3 - Stabilisation and state resilience 4 - Human security provision and security actor reform 5 - Access to formal, traditional and transitional justice 6 - Women, Peace and Security 7 - Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and Climate Security 8 - SOC, Environmental Crime, Illicit Finance and Corruption 9 - Media Development and Outreach Lot 2 themes: 10 - Counter Terrorism 11 - Counter Violence Extremism 12 - Strategic Communications Lot 3 themes: 13 - Defence Training and Advice 14 - Provision of non-lethal equipment 15 - Defence services Lot All Lots: Award Criteria - All Lots The scope of each Lot is as follows: Lot 1 themes: 1 - Preventing, managing and reducing violence 2 - Strengthening and protecting inclusive politics and civic accountability mechanisms 3 - Stabilisation and state resilience 4 - Human security provision and security actor reform 5 - Access to formal, traditional and transitional justice 6 - Women, Peace and Security 7 - Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and Climate Security 8 - SOC, Environmental Crime, Illicit Finance and Corruption 9 - Media Development and Outreach Lot 2 themes: 10 - Counter Terrorism 11 - Counter Violence Extremism 12 - Strategic Communications Lot 3 themes: 13 - Defence Training and Advice 14 - Provision of non-lethal equipment 15 - Defence services The regions that requirements in each Lot will be delivered within are: (a) Africa (b) Europe and Central Asia (c) Western Balkans (d) Middle East and North Africa (e) South America (f) South Asia (g) South East Asia (h) UK Overseas Territories Additional information: The above detailed award criteria were the same for each Lot.