Tender

Nature-Positive Pathways: Project Management and Global Advocacy Push

WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 15:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) Trading Limited is currently in the Tender stage, seeking consultancy services for the project "Nature-Positive Pathways: Project Management and Global Advocacy Push." The opportunity involves project management, stakeholder engagement, and global advocacy to develop Nature-Positive Pathways (NPPs) for key sectors, with a specific emphasis on the agrifood sector. This tender is classified under the industry category of Research Services (CPV: 73110000), and it is located in the United Kingdom. Relevant dates include a tender period ending on 6th February 2026, and a contract period from 23rd February to 30th June 2026. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, which is suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy within the environmental and research sectors. Companies that are adept at developing innovative strategies for sustainability and advocacy will find this project to be a suitable avenue for expanding their portfolio and gaining visibility on an international stage. Additionally, the limited procurement method favours SMEs and VCSEs, encouraging their participation and providing a strategic opportunity for smaller enterprises to showcase their capabilities and contribute to achieving global environmental goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nature-Positive Pathways: Project Management and Global Advocacy Push

Notice Description

WWF-UK is seeking a consultant to support with the Nature-Positive Pathways (NPPs) workstream during the period Feb-Nov 2026. The consultant is expected to support with project management, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy. WWF-UK, together with partners, is working to develop NPPs for key sectors of the UK economy, as well as to advocate for NPPs globally. The consultant will work with WWF-UK's Economics Unit to support the delivery of the following aims of the project: Developing a pilot NPP for the agrifood sector in the UK. Convincing three countries to commit to developing NPPs, by CBD COP17. Socialising the concept of NPPs and embed it in CBD negotiations and in the G20 agenda.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fd7cc8c-8624-4375-b02b-bc95bb232a23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9782901-c8e6-4389-8674-d12cc4677437
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED
Contact Name
Vassilis Gkoumas
Contact Email
vgkoumas@wwf.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU21 4LL
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Woking
Electoral Ward
Horsell
Westminster Constituency
Woking

Further Information

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