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title: "PROJ10232 Africa Regional Climate and Nature Programme (ARCAN) (FORMERLY SUCCESS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03222b"
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# PROJ10232 Africa Regional Climate and Nature Programme (ARCAN) (FORMERLY SUCCESS)

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03222b

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is initiating a planned tender for the "PROJ10232 Africa Regional Climate and Nature Programme (ARCAN)", focusing on services related to foreign economic aid. This programme is set within the industry category of environmental and climate assistance, with an estimated budget of £14 million over four years, potentially increasing to £35 million. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and key details will develop as the scope of work is finalised. An Early Market Engagement event will be held, with the date yet to be confirmed, and suppliers are encouraged to register on the FCDO Supplier Portal to receive further updates.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental services, climate finance, and technical assistance. Companies that specialise in policy integration, capacity building, and support for international transparency standards will find especially relevant opportunities under this programme. The ARCAN aims to address climate resilience and biodiversity challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, making it an ideal match for organisations looking to expand their footprint in international development and sustainability sectors. Businesses of all sizes, particularly those with expertise in the African market, are encouraged to participate.

## Notice

This is a prior information notice (PIN) only: Publication and a call for competition will be conducted once the scope of work is fully defined and approved.' The Africa Regional Climate and Nature Programme (ARCAN) (formerly called SUCCESS) is a high ambition regional programme of up to PS250 million over 6 years with an initial approved budget of PS100m. The aim is to build resilience to climate change, tackle nature and biodiversity loss and catalyse energy transition in Sub-Saharan Africa. Recognising that no one intervention or partner can deliver the range of actions needed to support Africa to tackle climate change, ARCAN brings together a range of otherwise separate interventions into one flexible and adaptive approach with a common aim. Under the Climate Finance and policy theme of ARCAN, the FCDO are looking to establish and manage a Technical Assistance Facility. The current budget for this contract is PS14m over 4 years between 2022 and 2026. If conditions are favourable, a possible increase in budget up-to PS35m may be available. The facility will provide demand led technical assistance against three thematic areas and a cross-cutting set of issues: i. Supporting access to climate and nature finance. Working with other initiatives to target knowledge/information gaps, enabling environment, capability of those seeking funding and gaps in the use and management of funds. ii. Support to integrate climate and nature into policies and planning. Support to improve the way climate and nature are integrated into policy and planning across sectors and levels of administration. iii. Support for meeting international climate transparency requirements. Supporting countries to meet reporting requirements under the Paris Agreement - the Enhanced Transparency Framework. The facility will also provide cross cutting support on strengthening approaches to political economy, inclusion and fragility (theme 4) to inform and underpin delivery across ARCAN and TA themes 1 to 3 (above) to support our high ambition on inclusion and working in conflict/fragile contexts. Themes 1 to 3 under the facility are aimed to support a range of African stakeholders, including Regional organisations, national and local governments, civil society and the private sector. FCDO offices and programmes in sub-Saharan Africa will be encouraged to apply for support under theme 4 to add value to commitments in business plans, promote UK interests and influence others. Please register on the FCDO Supplier Portal for this opportunity (PROJ10232) to receive all communication and updates -https://fcdo.proactisportal.com/Account/Login There will be an Early Market Engagement event held - Date TBC. Note, there are 2 elements to registration which must not be confused with each other. 1. Suppliers must register their interest to PROJ10232 on the FCDO Supplier Portal to ensure they receive all communications and updates (this is not registration to attend the event) 2. Within the profile of PROJ10232 on the portal, there are attachments containing additional documents which contain the link to register for the EME event.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a prior information notice (PIN) only: Publication and a call for competition will be conducted once the scope of work is fully defined and approved.' The Africa Regional Climate and Nature Programme (ARCAN) (formerly called SUCCESS) is a high ambition regional programme of up to PS250 million over 6 years with an initial approved budget of PS100m. The aim is to build resilience to climate change, tackle nature and biodiversity loss and catalyse energy transition in Sub-Saharan Africa. Recognising that no one intervention or partner can deliver the range of actions needed to support Africa to tackle climate change, ARCAN brings together a range of otherwise separate interventions into one flexible and adaptive approach with a common aim. Under the Climate Finance and policy theme of ARCAN, the FCDO are looking to establish and manage a Technical Assistance Facility. The current budget for this contract is PS14m over 4 years between 2022 and 2026. If conditions are favourable, a possible increase in budget up-to PS35m may be available. The facility will provide demand led technical assistance against three thematic areas and a cross-cutting set of issues: i. Supporting access to climate and nature finance. Working with other initiatives to target knowledge/information gaps, enabling environment, capability of those seeking funding and gaps in the use and management of funds. ii. Support to integrate climate and nature into policies and planning. Support to improve the way climate and nature are integrated into policy and planning across sectors and levels of administration. iii. Support for meeting international climate transparency requirements. Supporting countries to meet reporting requirements under the Paris Agreement - the Enhanced Transparency Framework. The facility will also provide cross cutting support on strengthening approaches to political economy, inclusion and fragility (theme 4) to inform and underpin delivery across ARCAN and TA themes 1 to 3 (above) to support our high ambition on inclusion and working in conflict/fragile contexts. Themes 1 to 3 under the facility are aimed to support a range of African stakeholders, including Regional organisations, national and local governments, civil society and the private sector. FCDO offices and programmes in sub-Saharan Africa will be encouraged to apply for support under theme 4 to add value to commitments in business plans, promote UK interests and influence others. Please register on the FCDO Supplier Portal for this opportunity (PROJ10232) to receive all communication and updates -https://fcdo.proactisportal.com/Account/Login There will be an Early Market Engagement event held - Date TBC. Note, there are 2 elements to registration which must not be confused with each other. 1. Suppliers must register their interest to PROJ10232 on the FCDO Supplier Portal to ensure they receive all communications and updates (this is not registration to attend the event) 2. Within the profile of PROJ10232 on the portal, there are attachments containing additional documents which contain the link to register for the EME event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007057-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | £14,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 17:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007057-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.proactisportal.com/Account/Login

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