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title: "Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Independent Advisor"
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# Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Independent Advisor

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73304677-cca9-4e41-9d1b-b5318709b1cb

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract for the role of an Independent Advisor under the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) programme, which is part of the UK's International Climate Finance portfolio. The CFA aims to bolster emerging green businesses and initiatives in developing economies by connecting them with investors and addressing policy and regulatory challenges. DESNZ plans to support at least 800 projects across 16 countries from August 2024 to January 2026, with potential extension. The initial contract, valued at £100,000 inclusive of VAT and taxes, extends an option for an additional £100,000 upon approval. The programme has a global focus, with addresses in British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond, classified under CPV code 75211200 for foreign economic-aid-related services. 

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in climate finance and advisory services. Firms with strengths in market analysis, strategic guidance, and facilitating financial linkages are particularly well-suited to compete. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, indicating an inclusive procurement approach. By engaging as an Independent Advisor with DESNZ, businesses can expand their networks, deepen their expertise in climate finance, and potentially shape the financial landscape for green initiatives in multiple international markets. This open procedure highlights the government's commitment to leveraging diverse expert knowledge for impactful climate action.

## Notice

The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) is part of the UK's efforts to support climate action at scale by improving 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. The CFA is funded by UK Government's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), under the International Climate Finance (ICF) portfolio, as part of the UK Government's PS11.6 billion commitment to support ODA-eligible countries to respond to the challenges and opportunities of climate change. Since November 2020, under the current PS12.4m phase of the programme, the CFA has supported around 200 projects across ten countries. Thirty of these projects have since progressed to close deals worth $344m, with more deals expected in the coming months. DESNZ is currently procuring a second phase of the programme to support at least 800 projects across 16 countries (Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Turkiye, and Viet Nam) until December 2029. The programme is supported by an independent advisor whose primary responsibilities are to: - Provide expert advice on market maturity for CFA countries, availability of bankable projects, and suitability of the enabling environment to inform country selection process. - Provide strategic guidance to in-country processes and wider programme implementation. - Facilitate links to relevant financiers, helping secure participation at events. - Participate and facilitation in CFA workshops, as required. - Participate in the CFA Advisory Board. - Support the CFA embedding process. - Proactively identify opportunities and threats to the CFA and to propose solution where relevant. - Ad-hoc advice on matters relating to the successful delivery of the CFA programme as needed. This Contract Award is for an Independent Advisor who will collaborate with DESNZ to deliver CFA. The initial length of the contract is 18 months, with an option to extend for an additional 18 months. The contract has a value of PS100,000 (Inclusive of Vat and Taxes) for the initial 18 months. If the option to extend is taken, then the contract may be uplifted by an additional PS100,000 (Inclusive of Vat and Taxes). Any uplift in contract value is subject to the approval of DESNZ and is not guaranteed. Additional information: Copy of Redacted Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d70b3c-61f9-4c6b-bdcb-2a3cf82fa97f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IAN CALLAGHAN ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d70b3c-61f9-4c6b-bdcb-2a3cf82fa97f
- 22 May 2024 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555b8f32-83aa-410f-91be-0bfc64cbf399

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d70b3c-61f9-4c6b-bdcb-2a3cf82fa97f
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555b8f32-83aa-410f-91be-0bfc64cbf399
  22nd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a10ce5e-3378-4e4b-ab7d-4e45f3d6ab13
  n/a

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