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Investment in Forests and Sustainable Land Use Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Component 3

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

27 Mar 2025 at 17:00

Planning

23 Jan 2024 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom has awarded the contract for Component 3 of the Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) programme to Palladium International Ltd. The project focuses on business and market development in the Congo Basin and is a part of the FCDO's International Climate Finance (ICF) programme, managed by the Energy, Climate and Environment Directorate (ECED). This contract, under the Light Touch Regime, commenced on 1st March 2025 and runs until 28th February 2030, with a potential extension up to 2035. Key countries involved include the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, and Gabon, classified under the "Foreign economic-aid-related services" category. The initial contract value is £31,500,000, with options to increase its total value up to £82.25 million.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable land use, forest protection, and business development in the Congo Basin. Suppliers that can enhance local capacity, assist in creating sustainable supply chains, and improve access to finance are well-positioned to compete. Companies with expertise in environmental services, community engagement, and sustainable agriculture are particularly suited for this project. The initiative focuses on supporting local organisations and institutions, fostering partnerships with local communities, and creating a favourable investment environment, thereby presenting vast potential for businesses seeking to contribute to climate action and sustainable development in Central Africa.

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Notice Title

Investment in Forests and Sustainable Land Use Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Component 3

Notice Description

The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ("FCDO") has awarded the Contract for delivery of Component 3 of Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Programme to Palladium International Ltd. Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) is an umbrella International Climate Finance (ICF) programme consisting of 5 components. IFSLU2 is managed by the FCDO's Energy, Climate and Environment Directorate (ECED). This Contract is for the IFSLU2 Programme Component 3: Business and market development in the Congo Basin

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier must undertake the management and implementation of the Component 3 of Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Programme. The core objectives for Component 3 are to: 1. Build the capacity of local organisations and institutions (e.g. cooperatives) to provide support and services to improve livelihoods through sustainable land use. 2. Support businesses and entrepreneurs to develop sustainable supply chains, partner with local communities and organisations, and increase readiness for sustainable land use investment. 3. Improve the national enabling environment and access to finance for businesses and communities, to support adoption of and investment into sustainable land use, forest protection and restoration. For Component 3, the following countries are in scope: the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Republic of Congo (ROC), and Cameroon and Gabon.

Options: The start date of the Contract is 1st March 2025, the initial Contract value is up to PS31,500,000 with an option to increase its total value and duration based on continued need. The Contract value is exclusive of UK VAT but inclusive of all applicable local taxes. The end of the initial Contract is 28th February 2030. The Contract has an Extension Option for up to a further 60 months and an increase in additional value of up to a maximum of PS35million. There is a Scale up Option (value extension only) up to an additional PS15.75 million over the life of the Contract (including the Extension Period). Therefore, the estimated maximum value of this requirement is up to a maximum of PS82.25million and the Contract may run until 2035, if extended.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0433bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011646-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cliodhna.simpson@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2070080932

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL

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