Readiness & preparatory support

Readiness delivery partners

Under both the Country and the DAE support windows NDAs/focal points and DAEs may choose to implement readiness support through direct access or by engaging appropriately qualified delivery partners (DPs) or a consortium of DPs with any combination of national and international expertise, leveraging the Secretariat’s support and systems put in place for this purpose. 

Given the complexity of integrated programmes of readiness activities across various sectors and technical areas, countries and DAEs are encouraged to leverage DPs' expertise. The strategic medium-term approach requires the delivery of readiness support to adhere to the unique demands of the 2024-2027 readiness strategy through expertise and experience that lies on the interaction of two fields: 

A strategic, integrated approach to planning and implementing readiness support over the medium term, coupled with a record of success in the conceptualisation and delivery of capacity building and technical assistance programmes. 

The ability to address wide-ranging capacity-building gaps across multiple technical areas and sectors. 

Based on these considerations, the GCF has: 

1. Established a pre-qualified pool of Readiness service providers, categorised into thematic Lots based on areas of specialisation. These providers are contracted under Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of extension for an additional two years, based on performance. Details of the pre-qualification process are outlined in RFP 2024/018: Request for Proposals Readiness Support and Project Preparation Facility Service Providers.  
2. Put in place a streamlined and transparent competitive selection process through Mini Tenders. This mechanism enables the rapid procurement of services by inviting pre-qualified Delivery Partners to submit proposals in response to country- or DAE-issued Terms of Reference. The Mini Tender ‘rapid response’ process includes proposal submission, evaluation, award decision, and the issuance of a work order—ensuring timely and fit-for-purpose support. Countries and DAEs play an integral role throughout the selection process.  

Overview of lots

Lot 1: Policy and Regulation

The Policy and Regulation Lot corresponds to the 2024-2027 readiness objective 1 and includes providers who specialise in establishing the foundation for climate action by developing, refining, and implementing essential policies and regulations. This includes Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and Long-Term Strategies (LTSs). Additionally, this lot encompasses expertise in creating enabling environments for climate investments, including building climate finance ecosystems and greening financial systems. The primary goal of this lot is to ensure access to the expertise in policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks that effectively support ambitious climate action and investment. 

The selected readiness delivery partners have been assessed according to their capacity to deliver the expertise and experience necessary for each lot and sub-lot. The full list of criteria that was used for the assessment can be found here (page 16).

Sub-lots under Lot 1: Policy and Regulation

• Vulnerability and Resilience (sub-lot) (page 17)
• Private Sector Engagement (sub-lot) (page 18)
• Knowledge Management and Learning (sub-lot) (page 19)

Lot 2: Climate Investment Design and Implementation

The Climate Investment Design and Implementation Lot is aligned with the 2024-2027 readiness objective 2 and comprises providers with deep expertise in climate finance-related programming and implementation. This includes proficiency in strategic pipeline planning and project development, sector-specific knowledge in adaptation and mitigation strategies, and an understanding of cross-sectoral interactions. Prospective readiness delivery partners are expected to possess a nuanced blend of technical expertise and practical experience that aligns with the GCF USP-2 strategic priorities and programming targets. The core activity within this lot involves programming dialogues that include engagement with the Secretariat, countries and accredited entities to develop a project pipeline that aligns with national priorities and is based on country-led programming dialogue. Imparting knowledge to countries and entities is an essential requirement.
The scope of work spans the key following areas: (1) capacity building of countries and DAEs in climate investment planning, design and execution, and (2) capacity building support required in accessing climate finance, including prioritisation, advancing and/or filtering through project ideas, concept notes and funding proposals, and progressing them to investment-grade quality.

The selected readiness delivery partners have been assessed according to their capacity to deliver the expertise and experience necessary for each lot and sub-lot. The full list of criteria that was used for the assessment can be found here (page 20).

Sub-lots under Lot 2: Climate Investment Design and Implementation

• Vulnerability and Resilience (sub-lot) (page 21)
• Private Sector Engagement (sub-lot) (page 22)
• Knowledge Management and Learning (sub-lot) (page 23)

List of Readiness pre-qualified Delivery Partners

Readiness pre-qualified Delivery Partner lots and descriptions

07 May 2025

This list provides an overview of the pool of pre-qualified Delivery Partners (DPs) available to deliver readiness support, in line with the systems and support mechanisms established by the GCF Secretariat. It includes details on which support lots each DP covers, along with descriptions of each DP’s expertise—helping NDAs, focal points, and DAEs identify appropriate partners for delivering impactful readiness support.