--- title: "Consultancy Opportunity: Evaluation of the Tesco UK Farm Assurance Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2035d418-9e31-42b1-9fa1-99f7328aecf4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2035d418-9e31-42b1-9fa1-99f7328aecf4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2035d418-9e31-42b1-9fa1-99f7328aecf4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2035d418-9e31-42b1-9fa1-99f7328aecf4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2019-12-23" --- # Consultancy Opportunity: Evaluation of the Tesco UK Farm Assurance Framework Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2035d418-9e31-42b1-9fa1-99f7328aecf4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2035d418-9e31-42b1-9fa1-99f7328aecf4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2035d418-9e31-42b1-9fa1-99f7328aecf4.json) ## Summary The WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) is seeking consulting services for the evaluation of the UK Farm Assurance Framework as part of the Tesco-WWF Partnership initiative focused on sustainable agriculture. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with proposals due by midday on 27th January 2020. The contract duration is set to begin on 5th February 2020 and conclude by 31st March 2020. This open procedure contract falls under the Research and development consultancy services category and requires submissions to be suitable for delivery across various locations, including the UK and Europe, with a minimum contract value of £10,000 and a total contract value of £15,000. This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in consultancy related to sustainable agriculture, environmental regulations, and farm management practices. Companies with expertise in best practice agri-environmental approaches and experience in sensitive research are well positioned to compete. The WWF's commitment to enhancing sustainable agricultural practices emphasises the importance of innovative consulting solutions, making this an attractive tender for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises dedicated to environmental improvement. ## Notice 'Sustainable agriculture' is one of three components within the 'Restoring Nature in Food Production' pillar of the Tesco/WWF Partnership. The Partnership is addressing the environmental impacts that the UK agricultural sector has on soil carbon, water quality, biodiversity and greenhouse gas emissions. Together, we are driving the uptake of more sustainable practices through farm advice on the ground and by engaging in policy-based and finance-based advocacy. Market-based levers, such as through farm assurance schemes like Red Tractor, offer a direct way for Tesco and WWF to drive improvements in environmental outcomes from agriculture. WWF and Tesco wish to commission a consultant to undertake an evaluation of Red Tractor in order to assess the gap between the Red Tractor standards and best practice, and understand impediments to achieving changes to on-farm practices through Red Tractor implementation. In addition, we would like the consultant to consider the degree to which requirements of Tesco's Sustainable Farming Groups (SFGs) for UK producers contribute to advancing environmental outcomes. The output from this piece of work will be a short paper with recommendations. We are looking for a consultancy solution that can demonstrate expert knowledge of the literature which identifies best practice agri-environmental farm management practices, expert knowledge of agri-environmental regulations, and in-depth interviewing expertise and ability to undertake research on sensitive subjects. For further information, please refer to the attached Terms of Reference. Please submit your proposal by midday, 27th January 2020 to the WWF-UK contact named below. Your proposal must contain: - Your approach and proposed methodology to address the Objectives and Tasks - An analysis of how you fulfil the required skill set - Names and CVs of all staff who will work on the consultancy, and proposed roles - A fee proposal including: o Total days and day rates for each member of staff who will work on the consultancy o Any travel/ancillary costs o Your VAT status with VAT, if applicable, clearly identified Additional information: Please submit your proposal by midday, 27th January 2020 to the WWF-UK contact named above. Your proposal must contain: - Your approach and proposed methodology to address the Objectives and Tasks - An analysis of how you fulfil the required skill set - Names and CVs of all staff who will work on the consultancy, and proposed roles - A fee proposal including: o Total days and day rates for each member of staff who will work on the consultancy o Any travel/ancillary costs o Your VAT status with VAT, if applicable, clearly identified ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b0e1b6a-f443-4724-a482-48a39c7622b5 | | 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 | 23 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 - 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90721100 - Landscape protection services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2019 at 13:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b0e1b6a-f443-4724-a482-48a39c7622b5 - 23 Dec 2019 at 12:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b0e1b6a-f443-4724-a482-48a39c7622b5 - 23 Dec 2019 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b0e1b6a-f443-4724-a482-48a39c7622b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b0e1b6a-f443-4724-a482-48a39c7622b5 16th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96abdafd-c37c-419b-96cb-b576ed8021f0 Terms of Reference (Farm Assurance Framework Evaluation) ## 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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