Tender

ODA International Challenge Fund Manager

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

20 Oct 2021 at 14:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "ODA International Challenge Fund Manager" is being issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed at providing services within the environmental protection and project management consultancy sectors. This procurement falls within the open procedure and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd December 2021. The contract is intended to run from 1st February 2022 to 1st February 2029, with potential extensions up to four years. Services are expected to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in project management consultancy, environmental services, and financial management. The role of Fund Manager encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, such as managing funding applications, ensuring value for money, and building capacity in international biodiversity efforts, making it suitable for firms with expertise in these areas as well as those with experience in government-supported projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ODA International Challenge Fund Manager

Notice Description

The Authority is now tendering a requirement to appoint a Fund Manager (FM) of the ODA International Biodiversity Challenge Funds, collectively: Darwin Initiative, Darwin Plus and the Illegal Wildlife Challenge Fund, over a period of 3 financial years. The fund may be extended by a period, or periods, totalling 48 months. Focussing on, but not limited to the following workstreams: - Application Process - efficient delivery of funding calls to secure high quality proposals aligned with the targeted objectives of each fund - Expert/Advisory Groups - coordinate strategic and technical input of independent external experts - Project Management - liaison with live projects to support high quality delivery of outcomes - Financial Management - secure value for money through robust financial management, controls and reporting, including making payments to projects. - Building and Applying Evidence - enabling the monitoring, learning and responding to evidence in an agile, systematic and strategic manner - Capability and Capacity Building - the generation and delivery of training, project management and monitoring best practices, and technical best practices to strengthen capability and capacity in the eligible countries - Communication - development and delivery of communication strategies - General Contract Management Requirements to provide technical and programme advice, to deliver on fund performance and transparency - And additional services may be required on a call-off basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bee9929-3eb2-455d-bf6a-5713a9e25a3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08a5b77-48ee-47c2-bcca-d1ec03764f6f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

90720000 - Environmental protection

98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2029 Over 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
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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