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GCBC Hub Management Lead

DEFRA

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11 Apr 2023 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for grant management and administration services for the Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC). The contract, titled "GCBC Hub Management Lead," aims to generate new evidence on biodiversity conservation. The value of the contract is approximately £6,700,000 and includes key components over multiple term periods. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded following a competition via the Crown Commercial Service's Grant Administration Service Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract period is from March 2023 to March 2028.

This opportunity for businesses to provide services specifically geared towards environmental consultancy and government support, presents a significant growth potential. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialize in sustainable development, climate change, and biodiversity conservation are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should pay attention to the tender period deadline on February 20, 2023, and ensure alignment with the identified themes in the contract scope, such as sustainable development, nature-based solutions, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity and ecosystems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GCBC Hub Management Lead

Notice Description

The Authority has award a contract for the provision of grant management and administration services for the Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC). The GCBC is an Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme seeking to achieve two outcomes: 1. to generate robust new evidence and knowledge on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity that demonstrates the interconnectedness of biodiversity, climate, and people, and which enables an understanding of policies, programmes and practices which have positive impacts for climate change and poverty reduction; and 2. to create and strengthen research partnerships and networks, enabling interdisciplinary work and knowledge sharing on the conservation and sustainable This contract is appointed a "Management Lead" to - administrative and financial management related to procuring research partners capable of delivering against a wide range of outcomes and thematic areas related to climate, biodiversity, and poverty reduction; - performance oversight, monitoring, and reporting, including risk management, and adaptive programming and learning; - effective communication with a variety of stakeholders, and information sharing; - website and data management; - strategic policy impact and management of scientific research, including evidence and data generation, and knowledge management; - at least one of the following themes: a. sustainable development and poverty alleviation; b. nature-based solutions; c. climate change mitigation and adaptation; d. biodiversity and ecosystems. - working with stakeholders including Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, and national governments. The awarding value of ~PS6,700,000 is comprised of the following three elements. The value is estimated based on forecasting variable cost elements so precise statements of spend cannot be made: i. ~PS1,950,000 relating to the primary term (to March 2025); ii. ~PS2,500,000. relating to any potential extension (April 2025 - March 2028); and iii. ~PS2,250,000 relating to the potential 50% additional capacity that can be used for this or other program requirements. The contract was awarded following a further competition via the Crown Commercial Service's Grant Administration Service Dynamic Purchasing System refence code RM6172

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b9cb41-7a75-4ca5-a88b-44e40ee4c936
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

79994000 - Contract administration services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 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
DEFRA
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)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAI GLOBAL

Further Information

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