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The provision of independent evaluation services for the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded the award phase of a procurement process titled "The provision of independent evaluation services for the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition", with the active contract signed on 14th February 2025. This tender, classified under "Foreign economic-aid-related services" (CPV code 75211200), aims to evaluate the UK's contribution to the LEAF Coalition, a global effort involving governments and the private sector to finance forest conservation in tropical and subtropical regions through carbon markets. The contract, addressed at UK-based services, was awarded to International Organisation Development Ltd (IOD PARC) with the total contract value being £306,648.75. Key dates include the contract term starting on 6th January 2025 and ending on 6th November 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental consultancy, research services, and carbon market evaluations. It is well-suited for businesses with expertise in foreign economic aid, forest monitoring, and independent evaluation activities. By participating in such projects, businesses can enhance their credentials in high-integrity carbon markets and contribute to global climate and biodiversity goals, fostering business growth through alignment with international environmental standards and policy frameworks. Large and small entities in the environmental protection sector can leverage this opportunity to showcase their prowess and expand their market reach, thereby participating in impactful projects addressing critical global challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of independent evaluation services for 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. Reversing deforestation is essential to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Global Biodiversity Framework. One way of reversing deforestation is by investing in high integrity carbon markets which can deliver finance at scale for forest protection and restoration. The LEAF Coalition is one route to raising global climate ambition for high-integrity carbon markets, by demonstrating that the demand and supply of Results-Based Finance (RBF) and forest carbon credits can follow a high integrity path, in-line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has commissioned 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Energy Security and Net is commissioning an Independent Evaluation Partner to deliver a set of evaluation activities considering the UKs contribution to the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest finance (LEAF) Coalition and the related technical assistance (TA) provision. The 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 evaluation activities will be split into three parts: 1. Part 1 is the delivery of an approach paper following a scoping exercise to further refine the approach to parts 2 and 3 following contract award. 2. Part 2 is the delivery of a process evaluation for the entire LEAF programme, alongside a Theory of Change review, and Value for Money analysis. 3. Part 3 is presenting a set of options for the design of an impact evaluation in the future, including a recommendation for the most effective option with supporting rationale. 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 TA 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049844
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009099-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£306,648 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 6 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Additional Buyers

DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

International Organisation Development Ltd (trading as IOD PARC)

Further Information

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