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Investment in Forests and Sustainable Land Use Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Component 3

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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28 Mar 2025 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded the contract for the delivery of Component 3 of the Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Programme to Palladium International Ltd. This contract focuses on business and market development in the Congo Basin and is classified under foreign economic-aid-related services. Covering countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, Cameroon and Gabon, the contract starts on 1 March 2025 and concludes on 28 February 2030, with an option to extend for up to 60 months. The initial contract value is £31.5 million, with potential extensions and scale-up options that could bring the total value up to £82.25 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable land use, forest protection, and restoration. Companies with expertise in building the capacity of local organisations, developing sustainable supply chains, and improving access to finance for businesses and communities will find this contract particularly appealing. SMEs and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) are notably suitable to compete, given the light touch regime procurement method. Collaborating with local communities and institutions, this contract offers a substantial chance for business growth in the environmental sector within the specified regions of the Congo Basin.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Investment in Forests and Sustainable Land Use Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Component 3

Notice Description

The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ("FCDO") has awarded the Contract for delivery of Component 3 of Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Programme to Palladium International Ltd. Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) is an umbrella International Climate Finance (ICF) programme consisting of 5 components. IFSLU2 is managed by the FCDO's Energy, Climate and Environment Directorate (ECED). This Contract is for the IFSLU2 Programme Component 3: Business and market development in the Congo Basin The Supplier must undertake the management and implementation of the Component 3 of Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Programme. The core objectives for Component 3 are to: 1. Build the capacity of local organisations and institutions (e.g. cooperatives) to provide support and services to improve livelihoods through sustainable land use. 2. Support businesses and entrepreneurs to develop sustainable supply chains, partner with local communities and organisations, and increase readiness for sustainable land use investment. 3. Improve the national enabling environment and access to finance for businesses and communities, to support adoption of and investment into sustainable land use, forest protection and restoration. For Component 3, the following countries are in scope: the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Republic of Congo (ROC), and Cameroon and Gabon. The start date of the Contract is 1st March 2025, the initial Contract value is up to PS31,500,000 with an option to increase its total value and duration based on continued need. The Contract value is exclusive of UK VAT but inclusive of all applicable local taxes. The end of the initial Contract is 28th February 2030. The Contract has an Extension Option for up to a further 60 months and an increase in additional value of up to a maximum of PS35million. There is a Scale up Option (value extension only) up to an additional PS15.75 million over the life of the Contract (including the Extension Period). Therefore, the estimated maximum value of this requirement is up to a maximum of PS82.25million and the Contract may run until 2035, if extended. Additional information: Procurement reference tender_390139/1384295

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c836efd-a625-4822-b101-e5ca145f396f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78c540a-d172-4b2d-ba5c-d7e1fe2189f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Light Touch Regime
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
Contact Email
cliodhna.simpson@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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