--- title: "Independent Evaluation Partner for the UKs contribution to the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec0715b5-fd49-4230-a22e-fcc6c68e1441" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec0715b5-fd49-4230-a22e-fcc6c68e1441" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec0715b5-fd49-4230-a22e-fcc6c68e1441.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec0715b5-fd49-4230-a22e-fcc6c68e1441.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DESNZ" published: "2024-11-12" --- # Independent Evaluation Partner for the UKs contribution to the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition Buyer: DESNZ Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec0715b5-fd49-4230-a22e-fcc6c68e1441 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec0715b5-fd49-4230-a22e-fcc6c68e1441) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec0715b5-fd49-4230-a22e-fcc6c68e1441.json) ## Summary The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is actively seeking an Independent Evaluation Partner for the UK's contribution to the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition. This tender falls under the industry category of research services, with additional classifications in foreign economic-aid-related services and forest monitoring or evaluation services. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an amended submission deadline of Friday, 22nd November 2024, at 18:00 GMT. The contract is set to commence on 6th January 2025 and conclude on 6th November 2025. The procurement method in use is an open procedure above threshold, valued at £350,000. The delivery addresses and service impact span various regions across the UK, including international locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and beyond. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in research, environmental conservation, and sustainable development, particularly those focused on carbon market finance and forest conservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The role involves evaluating the effectiveness of the UK's financial contributions and technical assistance to the LEAF Coalition, which aims to enhance jurisdictional REDD+ carbon markets and combat deforestation. Companies with expertise in environmental assessments, policy analysis, and international development would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which offers a substantial project value and a chance to impact global environmental initiatives directly. ## Notice The Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest finance (LEAF) Coalition is a voluntary global coalition bringing together the private sector and governments to provide carbon market finance for tropical and subtropical forest conservation. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is commissioning an Independent Evaluation Partner to deliver a set of evaluation activities considering the UKs contribution to the LEAF Coalition and the related technical assistance provision. The overall aim of the independent evaluation activity is to understand the effectiveness of the UK's contribution to the LEAF Coalition and its supporting Technical Assistance programme, on accelerating the development of a jurisdictional REDD+ carbon market and its potential impact on reversing deforestation and delivering improved social and sustainable development outcomes. Additional information: Deadline for this tender has been extended from Wednesday 20th November to Friday 22nd November 18:00 GMT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c59bf8a-5e39-4089-8f72-169cab1e7723 | | 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 | 12 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | 19 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 6 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 | DESNZ | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 3EG | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services - 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2024 at 16:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c59bf8a-5e39-4089-8f72-169cab1e7723 - 22 Oct 2024 at 12:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c59bf8a-5e39-4089-8f72-169cab1e7723 - 22 Oct 2024 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c59bf8a-5e39-4089-8f72-169cab1e7723 - 5 Sep 2024 at 10:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed2bc40-bc81-402c-804c-52a744e615e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c59bf8a-5e39-4089-8f72-169cab1e7723 12th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed2bc40-bc81-402c-804c-52a744e615e5 5th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://forms.office.com/e/3guaXn381g Link to sign up - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58973 Link to Tender documents ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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