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

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