Defra · Awarded contract

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Grant Management and Administration Services for the Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC)

Awarded 30 Mar 2023

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Awarded30 Mar 2023

Value£6,700,000.00

SupplierDAI Global UK

AgencyDefra

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Expires in 1y 5mo5y term, 72% elapsed

Awarded 30 Mar 2023Expires 30 Mar 2028

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Defra awarded a contract to DAI Global UK for grant management and administration services for the Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC).

The GCBC is an Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme seeking to generate robust new evidence and knowledge on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, and to create and strengthen research partnerships and networks.

The Management Lead is responsible for administrative and financial management related to procuring research partners, performance oversight, monitoring, reporting, risk management, adaptive programming and learning, effective communication with stakeholders, website and data management, strategic policy impact and management of scientific research, including evidence and data generation and knowledge management.

The contract covers at least one of the following themes: sustainable development and poverty alleviation; nature-based solutions; climate change mitigation and adaptation; biodiversity and ecosystems.

The awarded value is approximately £6,700,000, comprising ~£1,950,000 for the primary term to March 2025 and ~£2,500,000 for potential extensions.

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