Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
London
SW1H 0ET
internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@beis.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/362518430184A675467C
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/362518430184A675467C
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Market Accelerator for Green Construction (MAGC) - Learning and Evaluation Partner
Reference number
GB-GOV-13-ICF-0032-MAGC/ prj_605
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This opportunity is for the appointment of a Learning and Evaluation (E&L) partner for the UK Market Accelerator for Green Construction (MAGC) programme. The E&L partner will be required to deliver an interim and final evaluation of the programme.
For an overview of the MAGC programme please visit the below website and refer to information provided later in this notice: https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/topics_ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_site/bf/focus-areas/bf-climate/magc
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This opportunity is for the appointment of a Learning and Evaluation (L&E) partner for the UK Market Accelerator for Green Construction (MAGC) programme. The L&E partner will be required to deliver an interim and final evaluation of the programme.
Role of the evaluation partner
MAGC is a substantial investment of International Climate Finance budget in green buildings by BEIS. As such monitoring and evaluation is key to giving assurance that the programme is having the intended benefits and providing good value for money for the UK taxpayer, whilst maximising the learning and transformation potential and informing future strategic decisions.
The aim of the independent evaluation is to gather information on programme performance and lessons learned on MAGC in order to:
- improve the ongoing delivery of results effectively (interim evaluation)
- inform strategy and governance (interim evaluation)
- learn for future similar programmes, e.g. green construction, mixed blended finance and technical advisory (interim and final evaluation).
- assess whether the approach offers value for money (interim) and overall value for money (final)
Key themes likely to feature in the evaluation
- progress against the theory of change.
- how the programme has been managed
- the design of MAGC and its effect on the programme objectives
- value for money following the 4E approach considering: Economy, Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Equity
The evaluation methodology will be determined by the Supplier but is likely to consist of:
- desk-based review of programme documentation
- interviews/surveys with delivery partners, stakeholders, beneficiaries
- workshops with the programme team (BEIS and the delivery partner IFC)
- site visits to a few of the projects that have received investment
Expertise required from L&E partner includes the following. The Authority would welcome consortia bids to ensure the right mix of skills.
- Proven track record in evaluating UK development spend, including climate finance
- Strong expertise in the green buildings sector internationally (in particular certification schemes)
- Private finance expertise, in particular use of financial instruments, concessional finance (blending of public/private finance)
- Experience of working with both government organisations and financial institutions (banks, fund managers, etc) in at least some of the eligible countries.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
27 March 2023
End date
31 August 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract may be extended beyond the initial term by up to 24 months. Take-up of any extension period is subject to the Authority’s approval and the continuing needs of the Contract. These extension periods may be used on a no-cost or an additional cost basis subject to the approval of the Authority.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
26 January 2023
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 25 July 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 January 2023
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
BEIS
London
Country
United Kingdom