Tender

The financial costs to UK businesses to carry out due diligence for land conversion: legal versus gross conversion

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

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Tender

29 Jun 2021 at 09:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The WWF-UK is currently conducting a tender titled "The financial costs to UK businesses to carry out due diligence for land conversion: legal versus gross conversion." This procurement falls under the research consultancy services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The tender is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline for proposals set for 23rd July 2021. The project is expected to commence on 26th July 2021 and should be completed by 8th October 2021, with a maximum budget of GBP 30,000, including VAT. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in agricultural supply chains, due diligence practices, and sustainability assessments. Companies that can provide insights on the implications of deforestation laws and assist in developing robust compliance frameworks would be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on going beyond legal requirements in due diligence signifies a need for innovative approaches, making this an appealing opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) committed to sustainability and environmental protection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The financial costs to UK businesses to carry out due diligence for land conversion: legal versus gross conversion

Notice Description

The UK Government is currently proposing a mandatory due diligence obligation on companies to monitor their agricultural commodity supply chains for deforestation risks, based on relevant producer country laws to protect forests and other natural ecosystems. Although such a move is welcome, the proposal falls short to address the UK's overall footprint associated with its commodity supply chains, especially in regions where the deforestation and/or land conversion risk is high and regulatory frameworks or enforcement mechanisms may be inadequate or under threat. WWF-UK is concerned that a legality-based mechanism will not deliver impact at the pace and scale needed and may even have deleterious effects in encouraging environmental deregulation in some producer countries. WWF-UK is advocating for a more robust due diligence obligation that goes beyond legality, as well as for a range of complementary measures as outlined in the Global Resources Initiative taskforce recommendation to halt all legal and illegal conversion (including deforestation) in UK supply chains and reduce the footprint of the UK's commodity consumption and associated impacts overseas. If the UK due diligence obligation indeed turns out to be based on existing legal frameworks in producer countries only, it is critical that companies in scope clearly perceive the added benefits of establishing due diligence systems that go beyond legality to address all deforestation and conversion of other natural ecosystems in their agricultural supply chains - in line with their own voluntary commitments. PROPOSALS SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE Proposals should include: * Relevant background of the supplier/consultant(s) involved including CVs of consultant(s) who will participate in the project. * Organisation's mission and previous experience with similar projects. * A detailed description of the proposed methods * A detailed timeline and workplan for delivery by 8th October 2021. This should include details of deliverables and outputs required to meet the objectives stated above. The final format of outputs should also be mentioned (for example maps/infographics/short report). * Cost estimate for the project to include the daily rate, the number of days/breakdown of cost by task/milestone. Please inform total costs before and after VAT. Please also include any applicable charity discounts you may offer. The proposal should be no longer than 6 pages plus CVs and other information on the organisation's policies. Closing date to submit proposals: Friday 23rd July 2021 Project kick-off: Week commencing on Monday 26th July 2021 Final delivery: Friday 8th October 2021 Budget: Maximum GBP 30,000 (including VAT) Submit proposals to: Mollie Gupta (mgupta@wwf.org.uk), Jessica Fonseca Da Silva (JFonsecaDaSilva@wwf.org.uk), Sabrina Goncalves Krebsbach (SGoncalvesKrebsbach@wwf.org.uk) and WWF-UK Procurement Team (procurement@wwf.org.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc1bb938-a93f-4941-b25d-171bd83cbbde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b51cd2-690d-43bf-b3b8-a0b99f9fda6e
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 8 Oct 2021 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
Sabrina Goncalves Krebsbach
Contact Email
sgoncalveskrebsbach@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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Woking
Electoral Ward
Horsell
Westminster Constituency
Woking

Further Information

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