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Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) 2 Global Delivery Partner

DESNZ

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26 Sep 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) involves selecting a Global Delivery Partner for the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) programme. This initiative, under the UK Government's International Climate Finance portfolio, supports emerging green businesses and initiatives in developing economies. The awarded contract, worth £19.85 million, was granted to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, following an open procurement method. The contract, which spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, encompasses services related to foreign economic aid. The focus locations include British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the UK, and the Rest of the World. The procurement process currently stands at the 'Award' stage as of 26th September 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in foreign economic-aid-related services to engage in scalable climate initiatives across diverse global regions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit due to the suitability criteria favouring this type of entity. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale international finance programmes and addressing policy barriers could leverage this contract to expand their global footprint, while contributing to pivotal environmental efforts. The collaboration with a major consulting firm such as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP enhances the potential for impactful delivery and successful project outcomes.

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Notice Title

Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) 2 Global Delivery Partner

Notice Description

The Climate Finance Accelerator is part of the UK's efforts to support climate action at scale by improving the quality of emerging green businesses and initiatives in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies and matches them to relevant investors. It also fosters action to address relevant policy and regulatory barriers. This contract is for a Global Delivery Partner for CFA to manage and deliver the programme including identifying, selecting and providing technical assistance to eligible projects to increase the likelihood that they will receive investment. The CFA is funded by UK Government's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), under the International Climate Finance (ICF) portfolio, as part of the UK Government's PS11.6 billion commitment to support ODA-eligible countries to respond to the challenges and opportunities of climate change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57baa7f5-262c-4254-b5ff-ac2f5cc2b219
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25f4ac4c-c82a-4dd8-b288-1cb1b6ae2cd2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£161,750,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,850,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Contact Email
internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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