Tender

Exploring the way forward on Core Environmental Standards - Extended

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) is conducting a public procurement process entitled "Exploring the way forward on Core Environmental Standards - Extended." This tender falls under the services sector, specifically within research consultancy services, and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with proposals due by 12 noon on 24th September 2021. The project is set to commence in October 2021 and is scheduled to conclude by March 31, 2022. The estimated budget for this project is £55,000, and the procurement method adopted is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents an exceptional opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research, consultancy services, and legal advisory related to food and agricultural standards. Companies with experience in stakeholder engagement and a strong understanding of both national and international food safety and environmental regulations would be particularly well-suited to participate. Businesses should consider forming consortiums to enhance their expertise and meet the comprehensive requirements set forth in the proposal, which includes detailed project plans and relevant case studies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exploring the way forward on Core Environmental Standards - Extended

Notice Description

Background In response to widespread concerns from UK farmers, environmentalists, and the public about the direction of the UK trade policy on food, the government has reiterated its manifesto promise that trade deals will not compromise on the UK's high environmental protection, animal welfare and food standards. The government has promised to maintain food standards i.e. it's Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) rules, and it holds imports to many of these standards via retained legislation that prohibits the sale in the UK of items such as hormone-treated beef, chlorinated chicken, and fruits and vegetables that have high levels of pesticide residues. However, government has not proposed any mechanisms to avoid compromising the UK's environmental or animal welfare standards. And currently the UK's environmental and animal welfare rules only apply to food produced in the UK, and there are no environmental or animal welfare standards for food that is imported. Project timeline and application requirements Date for project to start: asap in October 2021 Date for project to end: March 2022 The budget should allow for: * 10-15 interviews with senior WWF UK and network experts in additional to external stakeholders consulted * 4 x meetings with a cross organisational advisory group for the research made up of trade, food, and farming experts * Monthly meetings with the WWF working group on the project * Fortnightly update and check in calls with WWF project manager Proposals should include: * Approach for completion of the project * Relevant experience (and case studies of similar previous work if applicable) * CVs of consultants who will participate in the project * A precise budget broken down by key tasks, including consultant daily rates * The estimated number of person-days required * A timeline for delivery * Completed Sustainable Procurement Questionnaire The application should be no longer than 8 sides, plus CVs of participating consultants attached in an appendix. Proposals will be assessed according to the following criteria: * Understanding and insights on the brief and value added * Project team expertise of food and farming standards and metrics, including voluntary, both national and international * Project team knowledge of trade rules, particularly in relation to food and environment * Robustness of proposed approach to analysis and research * Integration of stakeholder engagement and approach to supporting impact Given the range of expertise required proposals from joint team or consortiums are welcome. Please email proposals to Angela Francis (afrancis@wwf.org.uk), with Anna Sands (asands@wwf.org.uk), Claire Young (cyoung@wwf.org.uk), Tim Lowe (tlowe@wwf.org.uk) and Sara Muller (smuller@wwf.org.uk) in cc, before 12 noon on 24/09/2021. Interviews, if required, will be held on 29th or 30th September. Please include details of when your team would be available to interview in your proposal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef18ad98-f195-41c5-ad9d-26e52943e74b
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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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

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