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Environmental, Social and Human Rights Due Diligence Framework Agreement

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is currently conducting a procurement process for an "Environmental, Social and Human Rights Due Diligence Framework Agreement," aimed at acquiring consultancy services associated with Environmental, Social and Human Rights (ESHR) due diligence. This procurement falls under the Environmental issues consultancy services category and is active in London, United Kingdom. The tender is in the open procedure stage, with a submission deadline set for 26 October 2018. The total budget for this procurement is £600,000 and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 March 2019, concluding on 28 February 2023.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in environmental, social, and human rights assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in ESHR evaluations, monitoring services, or related consulting roles. With the engagement of the UK's Environmental and Social Risk Management Team expected, there are avenues for firms to provide in-country services and contribute to various projects under the auspices of UK Export Finance, further enabling business growth within this crucial area of compliance and risk management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environmental, Social and Human Rights Due Diligence Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This Notice is to inform potential providers that the Export Credits Guarantee, trading as UK Export Finance (UKEF), are seeking the provision of consultants for an Environmental, Social and Human Rights (ESHR) Due Diligence and Related Services Framework framework. When required, the Providers will need to work with the Authority's Environmental and Social Risk Management Team (E&S Team) to assist with various access of due diligence, monitoring or related activities in respect of ESHR impacts and risks. This could be on one or more projects and would be to also provide services ancillary to such activities. In considering an application for support, UKEF considers, through its Environmental and Social Risk Management Team (E&S Team), amongst other factors, the environmental, social, health, safety and human rights (ESHR) impacts and risks associated with a project or existing operation in relation to which an export is being made from the UK. The E&S Team undertakes, amongst other things, due diligence and carries out monitoring in relation to Projects with regards to ESHR impacts and risks in accordance with the OECD Common Approaches for Officially Supported Export Credits and Environmental and Social Due Diligence and the Equator Principles. UKEF may, from time to time, require external advisers to work with the E&S Team and assist with various aspects of due diligence and/or monitoring and/or related activities in relation to ESHR impacts and risks of one or more Projects and/or to provide services ancillary to such activities. Activities or services that may be required for individual Projects include, but are not restricted to: - Review material, - ESHR due diligence and monitoring, - In-country services. This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) open procedure as set out in the Regulations. Additional information: The Authority is using ProContract for this procurement which means the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the forms for submitting a Response are only available in electronic form. It can be accessed via your web browser https://procontract.due-north.com/. When searching for the ITT on ProContract, suppliers should search using the reference number DN352842.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25c2f9c0-27a1-410f-a12a-73f1fab74f6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad52332-600a-44b4-8f10-3ee7bcf4f2e6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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