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title: "Provision of a Fund Manager for the Biodiverse Landscape Fund"
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# Provision of a Fund Manager for the Biodiverse Landscape Fund

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58de3358-0b48-41ea-9f71-0300606f545d

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the provision of a Fund Manager for the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund. The initiative aims to manage approximately £86.6 million of Official Development Assistance (ODA) grant funding over nine financial years across 18 countries. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 29 October 2021. This open procurement process involves a budget of £126 million and encompasses a wide range of services including project management consultancy and environmental protection.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in project management, environmental consultancy, and support services for governmental organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies well-suited to compete will have experience in managing grants, coordinating learning across multiple projects, and delivering technical assistance, which aligns with the Authority's requirements for delivering impactful climate and biodiversity outcomes.

## Notice

At the 2019 UN General Assembly the Prime Minister announced a new PS100m Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) to restore key landscapes and their ecosystems and support human development objectives in global biodiversity hotspots. The Authority is now tendering a requirement to appoint a Fund Manager (FM) to manage approx. PS86.6m of Official Development Assistance (ODA) grant funding in 18 countries grouped into six landscapes, over a period of 9 financial years. The fund may be extended by a period, or periods, totalling 36 months. The FM will be required to administer delivery partner competitions on the Authority's behalf, manage and monitor the grants, co-ordinate BLF-wide learning, and provide associated services. Additional information: As described in the procurement documents, Tenderers must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to access part of the procurement documents. The Authority has extended the timeline for receipt of bids by 5 days, from 30 days to 35 days, to account for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040c8916-229b-4a03-854e-bd45230d6c74 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government
- 75131100 - General personnel services for the government
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
- 98360000 - Marine services
- 98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 21:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040c8916-229b-4a03-854e-bd45230d6c74
- 21 May 2021 at 15:44 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9cead26-82c1-4a08-973e-948592b16e60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040c8916-229b-4a03-854e-bd45230d6c74
  27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9cead26-82c1-4a08-973e-948592b16e60
  21st May 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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