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Review of value of partnering with the GFI's Transition Finance Lab

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, initiated by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ), focused on the "Review of value of partnering with the GFI’s Transition Finance Lab". This procurement, categorised under financial consultancy services, highlights the DESNZ's commitment to exploring innovative financial structures for clean energy. Situated in London, United Kingdom, the completed procurement followed a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The contract for this service commenced on 5 January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 March 2026, with the contract having been signed on 2 January 2026. The awarded contract was to GFI SOLUTIONS LTD, an established large-scale supplier located in London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in financial consultancy, particularly those specialising in green finance and clean energy initiatives. Large organisations with capabilities in innovative financial solutions would find this contract highly relevant. The collaboration between DESNZ and the Green Finance Institute aims to introduce new governance structures and narratives enhancing clean energy missions, wherein businesses with experience in partnering with public authorities can leverage this potential for growth. This initiative supports forward-thinking businesses aiming to propel their strategies within the sustainability sector.

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Notice Title

Review of value of partnering with the GFI's Transition Finance Lab

Notice Description

HMG's Financial Services and Growth Strategy specifically flagged that DESNZ would work proactively with the Green Finance Institute and others to "explore innovative financial structures for the Clean Energy Mission." DESNZ, we see a genuine potential to add value by partnering with the GFI on their TF Lab, but need more examples of the value it can add and be able to develop a narrative and governance structure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012457-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
waseem.rana@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
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

GFI SOLUTIONS

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