--- title: "UK PACT (United Kingdom Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea77ad43-be4a-4163-a0cd-0e9cb584cc12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea77ad43-be4a-4163-a0cd-0e9cb584cc12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea77ad43-be4a-4163-a0cd-0e9cb584cc12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea77ad43-be4a-4163-a0cd-0e9cb584cc12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)" published: "2021-10-04" --- # UK PACT (United Kingdom Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea77ad43-be4a-4163-a0cd-0e9cb584cc12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea77ad43-be4a-4163-a0cd-0e9cb584cc12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea77ad43-be4a-4163-a0cd-0e9cb584cc12.json) ## Summary The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has initiated a tender process titled "UK PACT (United Kingdom Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions)", focusing on foreign economic-aid-related services. The procurement is currently in the modification stage, with key changes including revised contract values and end dates for existing contracts. The final contract period extends until 30th June 2023, and the tender process adopts an open procurement method. The total value of the services available is estimated at £60 million, which can support various delivery partners across British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and Europe. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in climate transition services, particularly those with expertise in technical assistance and project delivery in international contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to enhance local capacity and solutions. Firms with a background in working with governmental bodies and delivering sustainable development projects would be particularly well-suited to take advantage of this opportunity. ## 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/bdd600d2-cf48-4a8c-8da7-380494d53073 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 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 - 4 Oct 2021 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd600d2-cf48-4a8c-8da7-380494d53073 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd600d2-cf48-4a8c-8da7-380494d53073 4th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=630208813 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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