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Mobilising private investment in natural capital

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to engage an external service provider through an open tender for the project titled "Mobilising private investment in natural capital." This initiative, which falls under the services category and particularly relates to general public services and education, aims to establish the investment case for a Scotland Carbon Fund and a price floor mechanism. The tender is currently complete, with the contract awarded to Finance Earth, valued at £93,923, and was officially signed on 11th February 2022. The project is based in Glasgow, reflecting a focus on developing sustainable investment strategies within the region.

This procurement process creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental finance, carbon market strategies, and sustainability consulting. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in action research and economic analysis related to natural capital investment are particularly well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on mobilising private investment, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a potential avenue for innovative solutions that align with the Scottish Government's environmental objectives.

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Notice Title

Mobilising private investment in natural capital

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Mobilising private investment in natural capital: Action research to build the investment case for a Scotland Carbon Fund (SCF) and price floor mechanism.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Mobilising private investment in natural capital: Action research to build the investment case for a Scotland Carbon Fund (SCF) and price floor mechanism

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000670905
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448695
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,923 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Jonathan Wright
Contact Email
david.mcneil@gov.scot, jonathan.wright@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133, +44 7833402235

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCE EARTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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