Juba, South Sudan
South Sudan has awarded a major health sector contract valued at USD 29.87 million under the South Sudan Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), reinforcing international efforts to sustain essential healthcare services in one of the world’s most fragile health systems. The contract is financed by the World Bank through the International Development Association (IDA) and focuses on Year 2 service delivery across the country.
Contract Award Overview
According to the official contract award notice published on December 13, 2025, the Ministry of Health awarded the contract through a direct selection procurement method. The agreement falls under Project ID P181385 and is funded through IDA Credit No. E2870, highlighting the project’s strategic importance to South Sudan’s national health agenda.
Project Title - South Sudan Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP)
Procurement Method - Direct Selection (DIR)
Scope - Output Agreement for Year 2 - Health Service Delivery
Contract Duration - 12 months
Award Date - December 13, 2025
Project Location - South Sudan
Awarded Organization and Financial Details
The contract has been awarded to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), a long-standing development partner with an extensive operational presence in South Sudan.
Bid Price - USD 29,865,801
Evaluated Price - USD 29,865,801
Signed Contract Price - USD 29,865,801
The identical bid, evaluated, and signed prices reflect a negotiated arrangement typical of direct selection procedures, especially in emergency or fragile contexts where continuity of service delivery is critical.
Project Significance and Impact
The awarded tender plays a vital role in maintaining and expanding access to primary healthcare, maternal and child health services, immunisation programmes, and community-based health interventions. Under the HSTP framework, UNICEF supports service delivery in remote and conflict-affected areas where government capacity remains limited.
The Health Sector Transformation Project is a cornerstone of South Sudan’s health reform strategy, designed to strengthen institutional capacity, improve health outcomes, and ensure predictable financing for frontline services. Continued engagement with UNICEF enables rapid implementation, risk mitigation, and adherence to international health and fiduciary standards.
Strategic Context
The use of direct selection reflects the urgency and complexity of healthcare delivery in South Sudan. In such environments, experienced organisations with established supply chains, field networks, and monitoring systems are essential to achieving results within tight timelines.
The contract also underscores the World Bank’s commitment to safeguarding essential services in fragile states through trusted implementing partners, ensuring that donor funds translate into measurable community-level impact.
Outlook and Next Steps
With the contract now active, Year 2 implementation under the HSTP is expected to proceed immediately. Additional procurement actions, performance-based output agreements, and potential funding extensions are anticipated as South Sudan continues to rebuild and stabilise its health sector with international support.
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