Planning

Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) 2 - Second EME

BEIS

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Planning

22 Nov 2023 at 13:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, represented by BEIS, is planning the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) 2 - Second EME procurement process. This opportunity falls under the Foreign economic-aid-related services category and aims to provide capacity building support to low-carbon sustainable infrastructure projects seeking climate finance investment in emerging markets. The engagement end date is set for January 17, 2024, with a market feedback period running until February 9, 2024.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the climate finance sector, especially those involved in developing sustainable infrastructure projects in emerging markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate and benefit from this undertaking. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, offering a chance for interested entities to engage with stakeholders and contribute to building a robust pipeline of investable sustainable projects, aligning with the UK Government's commitment to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.

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Notice Title

Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) 2 - Second EME

Notice Description

EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT The Authority will be hosting a second online EME on Wednesday 17 January 2024 11:00 - 12:45 (GMT) This event will provide more detail on the Climate Finance Accelerator programme and seek to engage the market on detailed arrangements pre-tender release. Information from previous events can be accessed in the Live Opportunities section of the Department's procurement portal https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ To register for the event, please complete the online form here: https://forms.office.com/e/2iadmz434m There will be a market feedback period from 17/01/2024 - 09/02/2024. PROGRAMME The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) is a technical assistance programme that provides capacity building support primarily to innovative low-carbon sustainable infrastructure projects seeking USD$5m-50m climate finance investment in emerging markets. It is currently funded with PS12m over four years from the UK International Climate Finance (ICF) budget. The Authority is considering new funding for a further and expanded delivery phase. The CFA brings together climate financiers, policymakers, and entrepreneurial and innovative project proponents to identify and overcome barriers to investment. The programme provides tailored capability building support to projects, and support to climate financiers and policymakers to de-risk sustainable investments and build curated investment pipelines for investors. The CFA is funded by UK Government's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), as part of the UK Government's PS11.6 billion commitment to support ODA-eligible countries to respond to the challenges and opportunities of climate change. To support delivery of these goals, the CFA will continue to grow in scope and delivery over the course of this proposed contract. Annual programme budget is expected to increase from PS3.7m (23/24 forecast) to around PS10m (27/28 forecast), with a budget of up to PS40m over a five-year period. This will allow the programme to scale the now proven and successful methodology within existing countries and sectors, and to new countries and sectors, and to draw on learnings from ongoing independent evaluation and learning activities. The main outcomes and outputs of the next phase of CFA could include: > Developing a robust pipeline of investable sustainable projects, and curating this pipeline for climate financiers. > Providing tailored support to project proponents to enhance their likelihood of securing climate investment. > Developing and maintaining a database of climate financiers, and supporting the development of their green finance skillsets. > Delivering a high-profile and impactful external engagement offer. > Working with partners (national governments, DFIs, philanthropies, commercial entities) to sustainably embed the CFA process in partner countries. > Deliver the programme in conscious complementary alignment with the wider DESNZ/UK government portfolio of ICF. Additional information: Services to be delivered include but are not limited to: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT > Develop and maintain a robust delivery plan, including accurate budgeting, risk management, stakeholder and country engagement strategies, and communications plan. > Procure and work with locally-based in-country delivery partners, and technical experts as required. > Create and disseminate knowledge products. > Manage a CFA website. > Act as an entrepreneurial and innovative partner, actively identifying and suggesting opportunities to the Authority for how to enhance programme impact. > Develop and deliver an exit strategy. COUNTRY DELIVERY > Conduct country scoping, capacity assessments and in-country market engagement. > Design tailored technical assistance offers for selected countries, including delivering project identification, selection, capacity building, and follow-up support. > Deliver in-country workshops involving projects, climate financiers, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders. > Conduct bespoke capacity building for financiers and policymakers, where required. > Support curation of investible pipelines to support engagement with investors. > Deliver an alumni network for projects that have received capacity building through the programme. > Support completion of the CFA process in 'legacy CFA' countries. > Support the process of sustainably embedding the CFA and its activities in-country. > Work alongside other UK and other donor programmes in-country to promote better alignment of objectives. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT > Foster relationships between projects, financiers, and policymakers in target countries. > Work alongside a varied group of stakeholders to discuss partnerships and synergies, including philanthropies, other donor governments, IFI's and others. > Develop and maintain a database of international and in-country climate financiers. > Support development of regional hubs. > Work closely with DESNZ programme team and HMG in-country staff. > Promote the programme and its work in external events as appropriate. > Deliver conferences in London and global regions that bring key stakeholders from across countries together to facilitate knowledge sharing at a global level and to showcase the best investment opportunities to climate financiers. For further information about the existing CFA programme please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/climate-finance-accelerator/climate-finance-accelerator and https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk/projects/GB-GOV-13-ICF-0036-CFA/summary

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfa67064-7c52-4f21-9705-281a9053372b
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37fce4a-fb15-439d-8e5e-59f639019395
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
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Procurement Method Details
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Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

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Lots Value
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Awards Value
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Contracts Value
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Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
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Future Notice Date
17 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
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Contract Period
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Recurrence
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Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
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Awards Status
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Main Buyer
BEIS
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 3EG
Post Town
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Country
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Major Region (ITL 1)
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Basic Region (ITL 2)
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Small Region (ITL 3)
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Delivery Location
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Local Authority
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Electoral Ward
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Westminster Constituency
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