Engaging indigenous peoples and local communities in Colombia: climate co-operation in conflict and crime-affected forest regions
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Closed: The FCDO invited proposals by 28 February 2025 for evaluating climate cooperation with indigenous peoples and local communities in conflict-affected forest regions in Colombia.

This opportunity closed on 28 February 2025.

Overview

The UK and Colombia have a strong diplomatic relationship focused on environmental cooperation, particularly in the Amazon. The UK supports initiatives addressing conflict, stability, and security challenges, working directly with indigenous peoples and local communities in Colombia.

The FCDO invites proposals for a maximum budget of £115,000 for evaluating climate cooperation with indigenous peoples and local communities in conflict-affected forest regions.

What the fund will achieve

The fund aims to evaluate the engagement of indigenous peoples and local communities in climate cooperation initiatives within conflict and crime-affected forest regions in Colombia.

The evaluation will focus on assessing the effectiveness of the involvement of indigenous peoples and local communities in various UK-supported programmes. This will inform future strategies and enhance sustainable development outcomes.

Requirements for organisations wishing to apply

Organisations must have expertise in evaluation methodology, including qualitative and quantitative methods. They should also have experience in:
- economic development
- trade and investment
- political economy
- diplomacy
Organisations should also be familiar with UK government and FCDO strategies, comply with ethical guidelines, and have safeguarding policies in place.

This opportunity is open to organisations in all ODA-eligible countries. UK-based small and medium-sized enterprises and UK-based consultancy firms are also eligible.

How to apply

Read the supporting documents:
- Volume 1: Invitation to tender instructions and evaluation criteria (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674ec46a11ca9a50c7801318/Volume_1_-_ITT_Instructions_and_Evaluation_Criteria.odt)
- Volume 2: Terms of reference (engaging indigenous peoples and local communities …) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674ec4b711ca9a50c780131a/Volume_2_-_Terms_of_Reference_-_Engaging_Indigenous_Peoples_and_Local_Communities_in_climate_cooperation_in_conflict_and_crime-affected_forest_regions.odt)
- Volume 3: Application form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674ec4cd906afae9049ca1d0/Volume_3_-_Application_Form.odt)
- Volume 4: Commercial pro formas (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674ec4e211ca9a50c780131c/Volume_4_-_Commercial_Pro_Formas.ods)
- Volume 5: Pro-forma contract (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674ec4fc49cd968ab680131c/Volume_5_-_Pro_Forma_Contract.odt)
- Volume 6: Conflict of interest policy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674ec51711ca9a50c780131d/Volume_6_-_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy.odt)
- Volume 7: Safeguarding policy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674ec52bd1ab8280db56afb9/Volume_7_-_Safeguarding_Policy.odt)
- Volume 8: Letter and declaration to accompany tenders (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674ec55ed1ab8280db56afba/Volume_8_-_Letter_and_Declaration_to_Accompany_Tenders.odt)
Technical and financial proposals should be emailed as 2 separate files to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 5pm UK time on 28 February 2025.

Contact

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 5pm (UK time) on 14 February 2025 with any questions or queries.