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Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) 2 - Evaluation Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZERO

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25 Nov 2024 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is procuring an Evaluation Partner for the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) 2. This procurement falls under the Foreign economic-aid-related services category and utilises the Open procedure in accordance with PCR (2015). The contract, valued at up to £1,000,000 (excluding UK VAT but including all other taxes) with an option to extend for an additional £3,050,000, is set to commence in June 2025 and conclude in December 2029. The procurement process includes a deadline for receipt of tenders set for 24 January 2025, with tender opening conditions mentioned for the same date. The primary location for this contract is in the UK, and it involves significant engagement with multiple sectors and geographies to support mature projects seeking commercial investment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in climate-related services, evaluation services, and capacity-building programs. Companies that specialise in fostering entrepreneurship and have a robust network across public and private sectors will find this contract especially beneficial. The focus on more mature projects seeking commercial investment means that businesses with a track record in later-stage investment support will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, the extended timeframe and substantial contract value provide a stable long-term opportunity for the successful bidder to contribute to and benefit from the evolving climate finance landscape.

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Notice Title

Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) 2 - Evaluation Partner

Notice Description

This procurement exercise aims to source a supplier to act as an Evaluation Partner for CFA 2. Evaluation activities are essential given the continued evolution, enlarged scope, and expanded duration of CFA, which increases the opportunities to build and share the evidence base for capacity building programs. Climate accelerator programs are increasing in number, though CFA continues to be differentiated in its ability to link entrepreneurs with public and private stakeholders across multiple sectors, geographies, and project types, and its focus on more mature projects that are seeking commercial investment rather than earlier-stage projects seeking pre-seed support. Opportunities to test the CFA relevance and additionality in a dynamic climate finance landscape will be key to its continued relevance, impact, and value. This requirement is being sourced via the Open procedure under PCR (2015). The contract is estimated to commence in June 2025 and end in December 2029. The contract value will be up to PS1,000,000 excluding UK VAT but including all other taxes. There is an option to extend, by an additional 36 months and PS3,050,000 excluding UK VAT but including all other taxes. Bringing the maximum potential contract value to PS4,050,000 excluding UK VAT but including all other taxes. Please register on our e-sourcing tool Jaggaer: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com to participate in the tendering exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) is part of the UK Government's efforts to support climate action at scale. The program seeks to improve the quality of emerging green businesses and initiatives in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies and matches them to relevant investors. It also fosters action to address relevant policy and regulatory barriers. Since 2020, the CFA has supported 233 projects across 10 countries, with the first 50 securing deals worth over $400m. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is currently procuring a Global Supplier to deliver the next five-year phase of the CFA (CFA 2), which is expected to support at least a further 800 projects in 16 countries. This procurement exercise aims to source a supplier to act as an Evaluation Partner for CFA 2. Evaluation activities are essential given the continued evolution, enlarged scope, and expanded duration of CFA, which increases the opportunities to build and share the evidence base for capacity building programs. Climate accelerator programs are increasing in number, though CFA continues to be differentiated in its ability to link entrepreneurs with public and private stakeholders across multiple sectors, geographies, and project types, and its focus on more mature projects that are seeking commercial investment rather than earlier-stage projects seeking pre-seed support. Opportunities to test the CFA relevance and additionality in a dynamic climate finance landscape will be key to its continued relevance, impact, and value. This requirement is being sourced via the Open procedure under PCR (2015). The contract is estimated to commence in June 2025 and end in December 2029. The contract value will be up to PS1,000,000 excluding UK VAT but including all other taxes. There is an option to extend, by an additional 36 months and PS3,050,000 excluding UK VAT but including all other taxes. Bringing the maximum potential contract value to PS4,050,000 excluding UK VAT but including all other taxes. Please register on our e-sourcing tool Jaggaer: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com to participate in the tendering exercise.

Options: The contract contains an Option to extend in value and duration. The contract maybe increased in duration by an additional 36 months and increased in value by an additional PS3,050,000 (Exc UK Vat and Inc all other taxes).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040654-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
£4,050,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZERO
Additional Buyers

DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

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