Planning

Grant Competition Update for the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

26 Jul 2022 at 16:39

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

06 Jul 2022 at 13:57

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently planning a tender titled "Grant Competition Update for the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund", which falls under the Environmental Management category. This procurement process aims to allocate funding for projects aimed at reducing poverty and restoring biodiversity in critical global landscapes. The contract period will run from 13 February 2023 to 29 September 2029, with applications for the Lower Mekong landscape already open since 11 July 2022. Applications for the KAZA and Mesoamerica landscapes are set to open on 1 August 2022, while those for the Andes Amazon and Western Congo Basin will launch in August; exact dates for these will be announced later.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for a range of businesses, particularly non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil society organisations (CSOs), private sector partners, multilateral organisations, social development organisations, and academic institutions. By forming consortia and submitting grouped applications under a single Lead Delivery Partner, these entities can access funding aimed at environmental projects with considerable societal impact. Importantly, governments and parastatal organisations are not eligible to apply, ensuring a focus on collaborative projects led by eligible partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grant Competition Update for the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund

Notice Description

At the 2019 UN General Assembly the Prime Minister announced a PS100m Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) which aims to reduce poverty, protect and restore biodiversity and lessen the impact of climate change in six environmentally critical landscapes across the globe. The Fund will run from 2022 to 2029. The Authority is currently seeking to fund projects in the following landscapes: * Andes Amazon, covering areas of Ecuador and Peru; * The Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), covering areas of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe; * Lower Mekong, covering areas of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam; * Mesoamerica, covering areas of Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras; and * Western Congo Basin, covering areas of Cameroon, Gabon and Republic of Congo Applications will open on different dates depending on the landscape. * Lower Mekong: Applications already open. * KAZA and Mesoamerica: Applications will open 1 August 2022. * Andes Amazon and Western Congo Basin: Applications will be launched in August. Launch dates for these landscapes will be confirmed in a subsequent notice. More information will be available on the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund application portal on the day of launch: https://biodiverse-landscapes-fund.my.site.com/blf/s/ Who can apply for the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund The Authority expects potential Delivery Partners to form consortia and submit grouped applications under a single Lead Delivery Partner for each Landscape. Applicants eligible to apply include, but are not limited to: * Nongovernmental Organisations (NGOs) * Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) * Private sector partners * Multilateral organisations including UN Bodies * Social development organisations * Academic institutions BLF funding cannot be awarded to governments or parastatal organisations. Governments and parastatal bodies may not therefore apply as either a lead delivery partner, or a consortium member. CONTACT DETAILS For more information on the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund and the grant competitions, please contact uk_biodiverse_landscapes_fund@pwc.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/078a528b-b39d-46bc-9f51-ad82d45d7c60
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

90720000 - Environmental protection

90721100 - Landscape protection services

90721700 - Endangered species protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2023 - 29 Sep 2029 Over 5 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 6RH
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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