Tender

Provision of a Fund Manager for the Biodiverse Landscape Fund

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Sep 2021 at 21:37

Planning

21 May 2021 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the provision of a Fund Manager for the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund. The initiative aims to manage approximately £86.6 million of Official Development Assistance (ODA) grant funding over nine financial years across 18 countries. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 29 October 2021. This open procurement process involves a budget of £126 million and encompasses a wide range of services including project management consultancy and environmental protection.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in project management, environmental consultancy, and support services for governmental organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies well-suited to compete will have experience in managing grants, coordinating learning across multiple projects, and delivering technical assistance, which aligns with the Authority's requirements for delivering impactful climate and biodiversity outcomes.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Fund Manager for the Biodiverse Landscape Fund

Notice Description

At the 2019 UN General Assembly the Prime Minister announced a new PS100m Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) to restore key landscapes and their ecosystems and support human development objectives in global biodiversity hotspots. The Authority is now tendering a requirement to appoint a Fund Manager (FM) to manage approx. PS86.6m of Official Development Assistance (ODA) grant funding in 18 countries grouped into six landscapes, over a period of 9 financial years. The fund may be extended by a period, or periods, totalling 36 months. The FM will be required to administer delivery partner competitions on the Authority's behalf, manage and monitor the grants, co-ordinate BLF-wide learning, and provide associated services. Additional information: As described in the procurement documents, Tenderers must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to access part of the procurement documents. The Authority has extended the timeline for receipt of bids by 5 days, from 30 days to 35 days, to account for this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58de3358-0b48-41ea-9f71-0300606f545d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040c8916-229b-4a03-854e-bd45230d6c74
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

75131100 - General personnel services for the government

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

90720000 - Environmental protection

98360000 - Marine services

98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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