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Independent Evaluation Partner for the UKs contribution to the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition

DESNZ

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22 Oct 2024 at 11:53

Planning

05 Sep 2024 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is actively seeking an Independent Evaluation Partner for the UK's contribution to the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition. This tender falls under the industry category of research services, with additional classifications in foreign economic-aid-related services and forest monitoring or evaluation services. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an amended submission deadline of Friday, 22nd November 2024, at 18:00 GMT. The contract is set to commence on 6th January 2025 and conclude on 6th November 2025. The procurement method in use is an open procedure above threshold, valued at £350,000. The delivery addresses and service impact span various regions across the UK, including international locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and beyond.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in research, environmental conservation, and sustainable development, particularly those focused on carbon market finance and forest conservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The role involves evaluating the effectiveness of the UK's financial contributions and technical assistance to the LEAF Coalition, which aims to enhance jurisdictional REDD+ carbon markets and combat deforestation. Companies with expertise in environmental assessments, policy analysis, and international development would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which offers a substantial project value and a chance to impact global environmental initiatives directly.

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Notice Title

Independent Evaluation Partner for the UKs contribution to the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition

Notice Description

The Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest finance (LEAF) Coalition is a voluntary global coalition bringing together the private sector and governments to provide carbon market finance for tropical and subtropical forest conservation. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is commissioning an Independent Evaluation Partner to deliver a set of evaluation activities considering the UKs contribution to the LEAF Coalition and the related technical assistance provision. The overall aim of the independent evaluation activity is to understand the effectiveness of the UK's contribution to the LEAF Coalition and its supporting Technical Assistance programme, on accelerating the development of a jurisdictional REDD+ carbon market and its potential impact on reversing deforestation and delivering improved social and sustainable development outcomes. Additional information: Deadline for this tender has been extended from Wednesday 20th November to Friday 22nd November 18:00 GMT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec0715b5-fd49-4230-a22e-fcc6c68e1441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c59bf8a-5e39-4089-8f72-169cab1e7723
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 6 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 3EG
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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