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title: "Independent learning and evaluation of the effectiveness of the UK's support to climate vulnerable country negotiating groups in international climate negotiations"
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# Independent learning and evaluation of the effectiveness of the UK's support to climate vulnerable country negotiating groups in international climate negotiations

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c24d

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has initiated a tender process titled "Independent learning and evaluation of the effectiveness of the UK’s support to climate vulnerable country negotiating groups in international climate negotiations" within the services main procurement category. The procurement stage is active with a total contract value of £800,000. The contract period is from July 3, 2023, to July 31, 2028, with possible extensions. The tender period ends on June 6, 2023. This opportunity provides a chance for businesses in the agricultural, research services industry in the UK to participate and contribute to the evaluation of climate negotiating support initiatives.

The Independent Learning and Evaluation tender by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy presents an opportunity for businesses in the agricultural and research services sector to engage in assessing the impact of UK’s climate support programs. The tender, focusing on climate vulnerable country negotiators, aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing support initiatives. Businesses interested in supporting climate negotiations and environmental protection efforts can leverage their capabilities to contribute to this important evaluation process.

## Notice

The UK has supported developing country negotiators in international climate negotiations since 2012. This contract will deliver understanding in what change has happened as a result of this long-term support and whether or not the UK's current approach to negotiations support through the Climate Ambition Support Alliance (CASA) is on track to achieve its intended outcomes and impact. The results of this contract will inform the design of future UK support to developing country negotiators.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK has supported developing country negotiators in international climate negotiations since 2012. This contract will deliver understanding in what change has happened as a result of this long-term support and whether or not the UK's current approach to negotiations support through the Climate Ambition Support Alliance (CASA) is on track to achieve its intended outcomes and impact. The results of this contract will inform the design of future UK support to developing country negotiators. The contract will deliver the following: * Understanding the effectiveness of the UK's long-term support (2011-2022) to climate vulnerable country negotiators in achieving a fairer, more inclusive negotiations process that enables the meaningful participation of climate vulnerable country negotiators; * Understanding the effectiveness of the design and delivery of CASA phase two (from 2022-2025) against its intended outputs and outcomes, as the UK's current technical assistance programme for climate vulnerable country negotiating groups; and * Informing the evolution of CASA and thinking on the future of the UK's support to climate vulnerable country negotiating groups. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.

Renewal: The initial contract term is 24 months and PS400,000 in value. This contract may be extended beyond the initial term by up to 36 months and PS400,000 (exclusive of UK VAT but inclusive of any overseas VAT and taxes) in value. Take-up of any extension period is subject to the Authority's approval and the continuing needs of the Contract. Further detail can be found within the ITT document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029142-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £399,163 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIRAS GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73110000 - Research services
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029142-2023
- 20 Apr 2023 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011343-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/1879710601879DA876D7
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero

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