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DAERA - Provision of Climate Change Support Services - Climate N.Ireland (ClimateNI) Project

DAERA: CLIMATE CHANGE AND GREEN GROWTH POLICY DIVISION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2023 at 12:26

Tender

09 May 2023 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The DAERA: Climate Change and Green Growth Policy Division has completed the procurement process for the provision of Climate Change Support Services for the Climate N.Ireland (ClimateNI) Project. The contracting authority, DAERA, seeks a contractor to support climate change initiatives in Northern Ireland. The contract entails a 3-year engagement, with potential extensions, and involves business and management consultancy services. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the total contract value stood at £975,415. Key dates included the contract award on 5th July 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in climate change adaptation and risk mitigation. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in environmental consultancy, project management, event coordination, and administrative support are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender's focus on Climate Change Act compliance and fostering climate action initiatives highlights the importance of sustainable and impactful solutions, making it attractive for businesses aligned with environmental stewardship.

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Notice Title

DAERA - Provision of Climate Change Support Services - Climate N.Ireland (ClimateNI) Project

Notice Description

DAERA funds the Climate Northern Ireland Project (Climate NI). Climate NI is an intersectoral network devoted to increasing understanding of climate change impacts and risks within Northern Ireland and promoting adaptation and mitigation actions necessary to address these. In order to support DAERA in meeting its requirements under the Climate Change Act 2008 and the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, DAERA wishes to appoint a "Contractor" who will be responsible for delivering the requirements set out in the specification. The Contractor must also provide a Secretariat and Administration function to the Climate NI Project Steering Group. It is envisaged that this contract will require the working time of approximately three to four full time members of staff (based upon a 37-hr working week) with additional input from expert support staff, as and when required for a period of 3 years with 2 optional extension periods of 12 months each. TUPE is applicable to this contract (please refer to the tender documents for further details).

Lot Information

Lot 1

DAERA funds the Climate Northern Ireland Project (Climate NI). Climate NI is an intersectoral network devoted to increasing understanding of climate change impacts and risks within Northern Ireland and promoting adaptation and mitigation actions necessary to address these. In order to support DAERA in meeting its requirements under the Climate Change Act 2008 and the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, DAERA wishes to appoint a "Contractor" who will be responsible for delivering the requirements set out in the specification. The Contractor must also provide a Secretariat and Administration function to the Climate NI Project Steering Group. It is envisaged that this contract will require the working time of approximately three to four full time members of staff (based upon a 37-hr working week) with additional input from expert support staff, as and when required for a period of 3 years with 2 optional extension periods of 12 months each. TUPE is applicable to this contract (please refer to the tender documents for further details).

Options: 2 options to extend for a period of 12 months each

Renewal: This contract may be retendered after the current contract expires

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c72c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019151-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£997,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£997,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£975,415 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DAERA: CLIMATE CHANGE AND GREEN GROWTH POLICY DIVISION
Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin@cpdfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 2JA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN IRELAND ENVIRONMENT LINK

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