--- title: "Biodiversity strategy for the food and drink sector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38b48ae1-01ae-437a-9299-57c3bbacb3db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38b48ae1-01ae-437a-9299-57c3bbacb3db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38b48ae1-01ae-437a-9299-57c3bbacb3db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38b48ae1-01ae-437a-9299-57c3bbacb3db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2020-10-22" --- # Biodiversity strategy for the food and drink sector Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38b48ae1-01ae-437a-9299-57c3bbacb3db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38b48ae1-01ae-437a-9299-57c3bbacb3db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38b48ae1-01ae-437a-9299-57c3bbacb3db.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature Trading Limited) commissioning a study to create a biodiversity strategy for the food and drink sector, utilising Tesco as a demonstrator. The tender, titled "Biodiversity strategy for the food and drink sector," falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement is currently in the open tender stage, with proposals due by 12 noon on 16th November 2020. The contract is set to commence on 23rd November 2020 and will run until 12th March 2021, with a budget of £35,000 including VAT. Services will be delivered in the South East of England. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses focusing on environmental consultancy and related research services, particularly those capable of addressing biodiversity challenges within agricultural settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their expertise in sustainable practices may significantly enhance the project outcomes. Competing firms should prepare detailed proposals demonstrating their methodologies, staff qualifications, and comprehensive cost breakdowns, ensuring they align closely with WWF-UK's aims of reducing environmental impacts in food production. ## Notice Food production can cause biodiversity loss by reducing the quality of, and through direct conversion of, natural and semi-natural habitats, which reduces the available area as well as causing fragmentation of habitats. Use of pesticides and fertilisers can reduce biodiversity on farms, including in soils and on-farm habitats, and in the wider landscape; farmers and growers often see a conflict between biodiversity and economic productivity. WWF-UK and Tesco are in partnership with an overall goal to reduce the environmental impact of the average UK shopping basket by 50%. The partnership encompasses a range of issues such as climate change, seafood, commodities, deforestation, landscapes, and water. As part of this partnership, WWF-UK would like to commission a study to review what an appropriate biodiversity strategy could be for the food and drink sector (using Tesco as the demonstrator) to help address the problem statement above and establish the role the sector has in restoring nature in food production. Please submit your proposal to Conor Linstead (clinstead@wwf.org.uk) no later than 12 noon on Monday, 16th November. Your proposal must contain: - Your approach and proposed methodology to address the fundamental questions raised and suggested approaches - 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 Please note that the budget for this work is PS35,000 including VAT. Please note that any new engagement which fall inside IR35 after 5th April 2021 will need to be contracted on an employment contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e2a173-6f2e-459e-80ee-ec572ec80967 | | 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 | 22 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Nov 2020 - 12 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## 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 - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2020 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e2a173-6f2e-459e-80ee-ec572ec80967 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e2a173-6f2e-459e-80ee-ec572ec80967 22nd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e76cc2a-ada3-425a-a639-e9260a5aa6c3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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