--- title: "Consultancy Opportunity: The value of restored UK seas" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3966cde6-e510-418e-9c5a-86eb8f61ad0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3966cde6-e510-418e-9c5a-86eb8f61ad0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3966cde6-e510-418e-9c5a-86eb8f61ad0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3966cde6-e510-418e-9c5a-86eb8f61ad0e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2020-03-03" --- # Consultancy Opportunity: The value of restored UK seas Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3966cde6-e510-418e-9c5a-86eb8f61ad0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3966cde6-e510-418e-9c5a-86eb8f61ad0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3966cde6-e510-418e-9c5a-86eb8f61ad0e.json) ## Summary The WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) Trading Limited is currently seeking submissions for a consultancy opportunity titled "The value of restored UK seas." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on climatology services and marine conservation strategy planning. The tender is at the active stage and the deadline for submitting proposals is set for 16th March 2020. The contract period is scheduled to start on 23rd March 2020 and will run until 30th September 2020, allowing for an extensive engagement in promoting the recovery of UK seas and their contributions to climate change mitigation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, research and development services, and related climatology fields. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of marine ecosystems and climate science will be particularly well-suited to compete. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide a robust framework for their proposals, including detailed methodologies, timelines, and budgets, thereby illustrating their capability to aid WWF-UK in advocating for ocean recovery initiatives. ## Notice WWF would like to highlight the positive contribution that 'recovered' UK seas can make to the fight against climate and change (and meeting the UKs 2050 net zero target) and the UK's economy - and the urgent need to take action now to secure the oceans recovery. Aim: A credible and scientifically robust report, presented in a compelling narrative, which highlights the urgent need to take action to recover the health of the UK seas. Objectives: * To provide scientific evidence for UK seas to significantly contribute to the fight against climate change * Provide robust analysis on the economic case for investing in the recovery of the health of UK seas * Support WWF advocacy for an Ocean Recovery framework by providing scientific evidence we can put to the UK government * Provide new data that can be used to create new stories for WWF and Sky Ocean Rescue. Tender procedure Please include in your submission: * How you plan to meet the requirements of this contract. * Your vision for the report structure/content - what type of information would you include under each Ocean Recovery Pillar and the source of that data (i.e. existing data or novel research) * It would be helpful to include a draft skeleton agenda for the kick off workshop. * Details of who would be working on the project, including names, job titles and roles and include their C.V.s. * Examples (links are fine) of previous work that would demonstrate that you are able to meet the aims of this contract. * Final detailed costs, including budgets for travel and VAT. * A suggested timeframe (broken down into milestones if possible) * Tender deadline: Monday 16th March, with a kick off meeting week beginning 23rd March * Please send submissions to: Pnelson@wwf.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1865021-3c08-4a40-ae35-e468f373198d | | 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 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 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 - 71351611 - Climatology services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77700000 - Services incidental to fishing - 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2020 at 11:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1865021-3c08-4a40-ae35-e468f373198d - 27 Feb 2020 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1865021-3c08-4a40-ae35-e468f373198d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1865021-3c08-4a40-ae35-e468f373198d 3rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b1971f8-80cb-44b5-8e7a-c02ca7bfd041 Invitation to Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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