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Call for concept notes - Climate change, informal trade, and instability in conflict-affected borderlands

CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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11 Sep 2025 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Chemonics International, Inc. involves a call for concept notes under the title "Climate change, informal trade, and instability in conflict-affected borderlands." This tender falls under the research services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, this open procedure invites organisations to submit their applications by the deadline of Tuesday, 16 September 2025, at 10:00 BST. The successful proposals will address key research questions on the role of informal trade networks in climate change adaptation and conflict in borderlands, with funding support available up to £120,000. The contract period is set between 30 December 2025 and 31 December 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for organisations specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in climate-related issues, conflict resolution, and trade networks. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are especially encouraged to apply, fostering a competitive environment for innovative solutions. Despite the specialised subject matter, there is potential for interdisciplinary approaches from varied sectors, contributing to broader business engagement and development. This provides a platform for businesses to not only expand their research portfolio but to actively contribute to understanding and addressing complex global challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call for concept notes - Climate change, informal trade, and instability in conflict-affected borderlands

Notice Description

The XCEPT Research Fund (XRF) is inviting applications for a 12-month project that will produce innovative, empirically grounded research examining the relationship between climate change, informal trade networks, and instability in conflict-affected borderlands, with a focus on the role of informal cross-border trade in the causal pathways linking climate stress to instability and conflict. Building on the understanding that climate stress in conflict-affected borderlands - and the resulting increase in informal cross-border trade - can both amplify the agency of local communities as well as fuel instability, this Call for Concept Notes seeks to fund research that examines whether - and under what conditions - such trade networks support climate change adaptation and/or influence conflict. Concept notes should consider the following interlinked research questions: 1. How do communities in conflict-affected borderlands draw on informal, cross-border trade networks to adapt to climate extremes? 2. How are existing trade networks utilised or new ones formed? How effective are such networks as a form of climate change adaptation and resilience-building? 3. Under what conditions do such informal, cross-border trade networks fuel instability and conflict, and what are the implications for local communities and climate adaptation? Funding support up to PS120,000 is available per award, depending on the scope of the research and methods employed. Applications are welcome from organisations only. Interested applicants can read more about this opportunity here: https://www.xcept-research.org/grants_post/call-for-concept-notes-climate-change-informal-trade-and-instability-in-conflict-affected-borderlands/ The deadline for submission is Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 10:00 BST

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d64b90-dc11-4118-96a6-d989fec3a630
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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
CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1M 5QL
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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