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Consultancy Opportunity: Assessment of the UK's business interests in the Arctic

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

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Summary of the contracting process

WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature Trading Limited) is currently seeking proposals for a consultancy opportunity titled "Assessment of the UK's business interests in the Arctic." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on economic impact assessments. Located in Woking, England, the tender is at the active stage, and proposals must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 7th January 2019. This open procedure is aimed at consultants who can research the extent of UK business activity in the Arctic, with a contract period planned from 14th January to 30th June 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in economic and environmental assessments. Businesses with expertise in sustainability, environmental impact, and consultancy practices that can provide innovative methodologies and project plans will be well-positioned to compete. Successful proposals will help pave the way for strategies aimed at sustainable development in the Arctic, leveraging UK business interests and investments in the region.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Opportunity: Assessment of the UK's business interests in the Arctic

Notice Description

WWF-UK is seeking proposals from suitably experienced consultants to research and assess the extent of UK's business activity, and influence on the Arctic region. The research will identify the main UK business activities that are driving development, whether they are sustainable, and the trends in these activities. The key objectives of this research will be to Identify the UK's influence in the Arctic through business activities, and financial flows including company investments and services to provide a clear baseline of UK financial and business interests in the Arctic; Analyse trends in these sectors, identifying which are increasing and which pose the biggest future threats and opportunities to the Arctic; Identify unsustainable activities by UK business; Provide a foundation upon which to base a advocacy strategy for WWF-UK's work on sustainable Arctic development. Full details about the context, sectors and outputs can be viewed in the attached Terms of Reference. To submit a proposal for this project, please outline your methodology and project plan that would fulfil the required outputs. Please also describe your relevant experience, proposed resourcing and associated rates. Proposals must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 7th January 2019 by email to Anthony Field, Arctic Sustainable Development Manager, WWF-UK afield@wwf.org.uk. Additional information: To submit a proposal for this project, please outline your methodology and project plan that would fulfil the required outputs. Please also describe your relevant experience, proposed resourcing and associated rates. Proposals must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 7th January 2019 by email to Anthony Field, Arctic Sustainable Development Manager, WWF-UK afield@wwf.org.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67e3fe0a-57f4-4d1a-a930-1b08a88030b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d4f331-f9d1-40ff-84f5-a536492ded68
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Notice Documents

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