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title: "Investment in Forests and Sustainable Land Use Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Component 3"
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# Investment in Forests and Sustainable Land Use Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Component 3

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0433bd

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom has awarded the contract for Component 3 of the Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) programme to Palladium International Ltd. The project focuses on business and market development in the Congo Basin and is a part of the FCDO's International Climate Finance (ICF) programme, managed by the Energy, Climate and Environment Directorate (ECED). This contract, under the Light Touch Regime, commenced on 1st March 2025 and runs until 28th February 2030, with a potential extension up to 2035. Key countries involved include the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, and Gabon, classified under the "Foreign economic-aid-related services" category. The initial contract value is £31,500,000, with options to increase its total value up to £82.25 million.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable land use, forest protection, and business development in the Congo Basin. Suppliers that can enhance local capacity, assist in creating sustainable supply chains, and improve access to finance are well-positioned to compete. Companies with expertise in environmental services, community engagement, and sustainable agriculture are particularly suited for this project. The initiative focuses on supporting local organisations and institutions, fostering partnerships with local communities, and creating a favourable investment environment, thereby presenting vast potential for businesses seeking to contribute to climate action and sustainable development in Central Africa.

## Notice

The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ("FCDO") has awarded the Contract for delivery of Component 3 of Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Programme to Palladium International Ltd. Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) is an umbrella International Climate Finance (ICF) programme consisting of 5 components. IFSLU2 is managed by the FCDO's Energy, Climate and Environment Directorate (ECED). This Contract is for the IFSLU2 Programme Component 3: Business and market development in the Congo Basin

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier must undertake the management and implementation of the Component 3 of Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) Programme. The core objectives for Component 3 are to: 1. Build the capacity of local organisations and institutions (e.g. cooperatives) to provide support and services to improve livelihoods through sustainable land use. 2. Support businesses and entrepreneurs to develop sustainable supply chains, partner with local communities and organisations, and increase readiness for sustainable land use investment. 3. Improve the national enabling environment and access to finance for businesses and communities, to support adoption of and investment into sustainable land use, forest protection and restoration. For Component 3, the following countries are in scope: the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Republic of Congo (ROC), and Cameroon and Gabon.

Options: The start date of the Contract is 1st March 2025, the initial Contract value is up to PS31,500,000 with an option to increase its total value and duration based on continued need. The Contract value is exclusive of UK VAT but inclusive of all applicable local taxes. The end of the initial Contract is 28th February 2030. The Contract has an Extension Option for up to a further 60 months and an increase in additional value of up to a maximum of PS35million. There is a Scale up Option (value extension only) up to an additional PS15.75 million over the life of the Contract (including the Extension Period). Therefore, the estimated maximum value of this requirement is up to a maximum of PS82.25million and the Contract may run until 2035, if extended.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011646-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 | PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011646-2025
- 23 Jan 2024 at 12:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002245-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/

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