--- title: "UK PACT (United Kingdom Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56e2d537-376a-491b-95de-1a138aa100ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56e2d537-376a-491b-95de-1a138aa100ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56e2d537-376a-491b-95de-1a138aa100ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56e2d537-376a-491b-95de-1a138aa100ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)" published: "2021-10-05" --- # UK PACT (United Kingdom Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56e2d537-376a-491b-95de-1a138aa100ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56e2d537-376a-491b-95de-1a138aa100ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56e2d537-376a-491b-95de-1a138aa100ae.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "UK PACT (United Kingdom Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions)" is being carried out by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This tender, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, is currently at the modification stage, with modifications made to existing contracts extending their terms until 31st March 2023 for Lot 1 and Lot 3, and until 30th June 2023 for Lot 2. The total value of the contracts reaches approximately £60 million, with a new grant disbursement value increasing to £70 million. The relevant contract modifications are in line with Public Contract Regulations 2015 and were published on 5th October 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in climate-related project delivery. Businesses that can provide technical assistance and engage in strategic planning based on political and economic contexts of priority countries would be particularly well-suited to compete. The future procurement of services as indicated may open additional avenues for skilled firms eager to contribute to the UK's climate transition initiatives. ## Notice Modification Notice Original description: i.The Lot 1 Delivery Partner (DP) will work closely with BEIS to develop and update country strategies and implementation plans for priority countries, based on a sound understanding of the political economy and the barriers to emissions reduction in each country. They will work through a new or existing in-country partner in each priority country to ensure that the strategy is well-informed and delivery is overseen effectively. ii.They will allocate funds for technical assistance in these countries in line with the country strategies, work through expert organisations, ensure that existing work is scaled up where appropriate, and work to build capacity in-country to develop solutions to the barriers identified. iii.This DP will also be responsible for UK PACT's external communications. Description of the modifications Lot 1 Contract with Palladium is being extended, revised end date to be 31st March 2023, revised contract value to be PS7,769,611.50. Lot 2 Contract with ICF Consulting Services Ltd, revised end date to be 30th June 2023, revised contract value to be PS4,677,750. Lot 3 Contract with PA Consulting Services Limited, revised end date to be 31st March 2023, revised contract value to be PS7,121,364. Grant disbursement value to increase to PS70m. Non significant changes to services in Contracts. Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor: As permitted in the Contract and tender documentation the three Contracts with Delivery Partners are being extended, however not for the 2+1 duration identified, but for a shorter unit of time to accommodate future changes to programme funding which cannot be accommodated in existing Contract. This modification is permitted under Public Contract Regulations 2015 72 (1)(b). New procurement of services to commence activities with Prior Information Notice to be issued October 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6e7428-251a-45e1-8149-5bb25047d415 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2021 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6e7428-251a-45e1-8149-5bb25047d415 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6e7428-251a-45e1-8149-5bb25047d415 5th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=631717163 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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