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WWF Strategic Water Management in China Books, Opportunity to Express Interest in the role of Lead Author.

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

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WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "WWF Strategic Water Management in China Books," inviting expressions of interest for the role of Lead Author. This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 28th July 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2017 and will continue until 31st July 2020. The total value of the contract is £140,000, with a minimum value of £55,000, and will encompass delivery to locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations and individuals with expertise in technical writing, water management, and consultancy services. Companies with experience in producing educational materials, policy development, and water resource management will be well-positioned to compete for this tender. The project focuses on creating two authoritative books on groundwater management and water infrastructure, aimed at informing policymakers and practitioners in government ministries and international organisations, thereby enhancing prospects for the successful bidders to establish thought leadership in the field.

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Notice Title

WWF Strategic Water Management in China Books, Opportunity to Express Interest in the role of Lead Author.

Notice Description

WWF UK is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations and individuals to fulfil the 'Lead Author' role, responsible for development of two books to complement existing publications relating to water management in China. Expressions of interest from individuals or organisations would be welcome, for one or both of the books. WWF has an ongoing collaboration with GIWP (the strategic planning arm of China's Ministry of Water Resources) to explore and jointly develop strategic guidelines on key aspects of water management. The main outputs of the collaboration have been a series of books, published through UNESCO, which have formed the basis for guidelines that GIWP issues to water managers across China. WWF also uses the books to inform its work to influence water management across the globe. The book series is available to download at https://www.wwf.org.uk/strategic-water-management. The next (third) phase of the project will focus on the development of guidelines, covering groundwater, water infrastructure and spatial planning. This opportunity relates to the groundwater and water infrastructure guidelines. The outcome will be two books (Groundwater Management / Water Infrastructure) in the WWF/GIWP series on Strategic Water Management (approximately 250 pp), aimed at informing water resource planners and policy makers in government ministries/agencies, development finance institutions and the wider water management community on state-of-the-art frameworks and procedures for water management. The books will synthesise case studies of strategic water management. It will set out emerging challenges and describe a strategic framework which can guide sustainable water management going forward, including a set of "golden rules". The books will also include material on relevant institutional and financing issues, monitoring and evaluation and any key processes and procedures which can help water resource planners and policy makers grappling with the challenges of water infrastructure Please refer to the Terms of Reference documents and Scoping Papers for further information. To express interest in this opportunity please provide a covering letter outlining motivation and relevant experience, CV(s) and associated rate card(s). Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity please provide a covering letter outlining motivation and relevant experience, CV(s) and associated rate card(s). To raise questions or request further information, please email Procurement@wwf.org.uk or Telephone 01483 412290.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b968b446-e606-4f53-934d-f32a0accfda2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92312213 - Technical author services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 3-4 years
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
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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

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