--- title: "Consultancy Opportunity: Research and development requirements for the WWF UK Triple Challenge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-097396e5-0235-4465-aba9-df7f3ab95911" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-097396e5-0235-4465-aba9-df7f3ab95911" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-097396e5-0235-4465-aba9-df7f3ab95911.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-097396e5-0235-4465-aba9-df7f3ab95911.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2019-12-03" --- # Consultancy Opportunity: Research and development requirements for the WWF UK Triple Challenge Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-097396e5-0235-4465-aba9-df7f3ab95911 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-097396e5-0235-4465-aba9-df7f3ab95911) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-097396e5-0235-4465-aba9-df7f3ab95911.json) ## Summary The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF UK) is currently seeking proposals for a consultancy opportunity titled "Research and Development Requirements for the WWF UK Triple Challenge." This initiative aims to gather evidence to support WWF's advocacy focused on transforming the food system, limiting global warming to 1.5°C, and securing the recovery of nature. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with proposals due by 5pm (UK time) on 11th December 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 6th January 2020 and conclude by 30th April 2020. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development consultancy services, with a total contract value estimated at £100,000, and a minimum value of £75,000. The work will be delivered across various locations including the UK and European territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, research, and innovative technology solutions, particularly those with expertise in climate change and agricultural practices. Companies that can offer a collaborative approach, possibly through consortia or partnerships, may stand a strong chance of winning the bid. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations (VSCEs) are encouraged to compete, given the open procurement method tailored to foster diverse participation in addressing pressing environmental challenges. ## Notice WWF UK is looking for a contractor to develop evidence to support WWF advocacy on the UK triple challenge: - transforming the food system - limiting global warming to 1.50C - securing the recovery of nature. This project should provide an array of evidence showing what could be possible in the UK, including the trade-offs and choices that may be needed, and the resources that might be necessary to provide the strongest possible platform for informed debate and advocacy. We are seeking a research body, consortia or partnership to develop evidence which should include at least the following outputs: - A desk-based review of recent research and other significant reports and publications - Best practice future scenario development - An innovative interactive tool or tools allowing users to select multiple options for nature recovery, food production and consumption, and nature-based climate solutions, and see the consequences and options. WWF expects the project to be delivered between January 2020 and April 2020. Proposals should be phased accordingly. Please refer to the Terms of Reference and attached documents for further details on scope, terms and instructions for application. Responses should be submitted via email to Shirley Matheson, smatheson@wwf.org.uk, by 12pm (UK time) on 5th January 2020 (Note the extension to the previous deadline and the attached Questions and Answers document which is now available). Additional information: To access the further information associated with this opportunity, please send a request (with an expression of intent to apply) to the nominated point of contact, enclosing a signed copy of the Mutual Confidentiality Agreement which accompanies this notice (See attachments). Responses should be submitted via email to Shirley Matheson, smatheson@wwf.org.uk, by 12pm (UK time) on 5th January 2020 (Note the extension to the previous deadline and the attached Questions and Answers document which is now available). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748c9621-4d72-413e-b98c-35e613ada72e | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jan 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED | | Locality | WOKING | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU21 4LL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Woking | | Electoral ward | Horsell | | Westminster constituency | Woking | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90721700 - Endangered species protection services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2019 at 17:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748c9621-4d72-413e-b98c-35e613ada72e - 20 Nov 2019 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748c9621-4d72-413e-b98c-35e613ada72e - 15 Nov 2019 at 15:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748c9621-4d72-413e-b98c-35e613ada72e - 14 Nov 2019 at 18:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748c9621-4d72-413e-b98c-35e613ada72e - 14 Nov 2019 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748c9621-4d72-413e-b98c-35e613ada72e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748c9621-4d72-413e-b98c-35e613ada72e 3rd December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6d7573d-34cc-49af-9640-3c1fb3ed3988 UK Triple Challenge Terms of Reference - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/320caa3a-3ee9-43ec-af76-988055149299 WWF UK Standad Terms and Conditions of Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4741995e-021c-43ec-9e97-dc3e9eddf93d WWF UK Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f04a796a-a0f5-4291-ba1e-68f5a603d875 UK Triple Challenge Project (Terms of Reference Updated 15/11/19) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31ba5682-f3c0-4230-9508-61acc7f47df6 UK Triple Challenge Project Mutual Confidentiality Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b7ff62a-f4db-4a93-8c7f-6c04f6ab4432 Questions and Answers Document ## Notice URLs - http://wwf.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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