Planning

BIG001-1068 Carbon Offsetting

BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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Planning

11 Jul 2019 at 10:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BIG001-1068 Carbon Offsetting" is being conducted by the Big Lottery Fund, which operates as The National Lottery Community Fund. This initiative falls under the industry category of carbon dioxide monitoring services and is set to take place in various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. Currently in the planning stage, the project is anticipated to commence on 26th August 2019, with a contract duration extending until 31st March 2022. Interested parties should take note of the future notice published on 8th July 2019 for preliminary details.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses focusing on environmental sustainability, particularly those engaged in carbon offsetting and monitoring services. Companies that specialise in community-driven carbon projects or hold certifications such as the Gold Standard or Verified Carbon Standard will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative aligns with corporate social responsibility goals, providing prospects for businesses to enhance their reputations while contributing positively to local communities and the environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BIG001-1068 Carbon Offsetting

Notice Description

The Service Provider will ensure that our offset fund enables successful community carbon projects within the UK, which would not have gone ahead without our funding. Offsetting carbon emissions helps us meet our environmental policy values as follows:- - Meet Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) targets - Provide structure to CSR activities - Giving back to local communities where business is being done/products are sourced - Enhance developing countries - economic, social & communities - Foster local community relations - Build brand reputation - Deliver PR advantages - Engaging staff and enthusing internal teams - Differentiating ourselves from competitors - Reduce global CO2e emissions - Balance out unavoidable emissions and becoming carbon neutral Successful Service Provider MUST evidence that all projects utilised for this contract meet an existing certified standard e.g. the Gold Standard or Verified Carbon Standard. Last year through PAS 2060 Carbon Neutrality programme we were certified 'carbon neutral' for the first time ever. The PAS 2060 Carbon neutrality programme meets the British Standard Institute (BSI)'s specification on carbon neutrality to give extra assurance and other benefits associated with been recognised as 'Carbon Neutral'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74350f5-4b20-487d-acd9-28739a91aad9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90731700 - Carbon dioxide monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 1DE
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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