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title: "BIG001-1068 Carbon Offsetting"
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# BIG001-1068 Carbon Offsetting

Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5b2edcb-8d8b-4112-9a9d-9ff2fc387b08

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "BIG001-1068 Carbon Offsetting" is being conducted by the Big Lottery Fund, which operates as The National Lottery Community Fund. This initiative falls under the industry category of carbon dioxide monitoring services and is set to take place in various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. Currently in the planning stage, the project is anticipated to commence on 26th August 2019, with a contract duration extending until 31st March 2022. Interested parties should take note of the future notice published on 8th July 2019 for preliminary details.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses focusing on environmental sustainability, particularly those engaged in carbon offsetting and monitoring services. Companies that specialise in community-driven carbon projects or hold certifications such as the Gold Standard or Verified Carbon Standard will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative aligns with corporate social responsibility goals, providing prospects for businesses to enhance their reputations while contributing positively to local communities and the environment.

## Notice

The Service Provider will ensure that our offset fund enables successful community carbon projects within the UK, which would not have gone ahead without our funding. Offsetting carbon emissions helps us meet our environmental policy values as follows:- - Meet Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) targets - Provide structure to CSR activities - Giving back to local communities where business is being done/products are sourced - Enhance developing countries - economic, social & communities - Foster local community relations - Build brand reputation - Deliver PR advantages - Engaging staff and enthusing internal teams - Differentiating ourselves from competitors - Reduce global CO2e emissions - Balance out unavoidable emissions and becoming carbon neutral Successful Service Provider MUST evidence that all projects utilised for this contract meet an existing certified standard e.g. the Gold Standard or Verified Carbon Standard. Last year through PAS 2060 Carbon Neutrality programme we were certified 'carbon neutral' for the first time ever. The PAS 2060 Carbon neutrality programme meets the British Standard Institute (BSI)'s specification on carbon neutrality to give extra assurance and other benefits associated with been recognised as 'Carbon Neutral'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74350f5-4b20-487d-acd9-28739a91aad9 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Jul 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4A 1DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731700 - Carbon dioxide monitoring services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2019 at 10:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74350f5-4b20-487d-acd9-28739a91aad9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74350f5-4b20-487d-acd9-28739a91aad9
  11th July 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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