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title: "Business Case for Due Diligence"
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buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED"
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# Business Case for Due Diligence

Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56071525-0487-4d86-a87c-b505d22ada61

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## Summary

The WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED is currently seeking proposals for the project titled "Business Case for Due Diligence" within the services industry category. This procurement process, classified under research and development consultancy services, is at the Tender stage and is set to close on 31st January 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 3rd February 2020 and will continue until 30th June 2020. The available budget for this opportunity ranges from a minimum of £15,000 to a maximum of £30,000, with the procurement method being an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on environmental consultancy, particularly those that can provide evidence-based insights on the financial implications of due diligence obligations related to environmental risks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in sustainability, risk assessment, and case studies demonstrating proactive action in corporate environmental responsibility would be ideally placed to competently compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only allows businesses to contribute to essential environmental initiatives but also positions them favourably in a growing market focused on sustainable practices.

## Notice

Within the UK, there is support from across civil society and increasingly from the business community itself for the introduction of a mandatory due diligence obligation on business and investors. Government have undertaken a high-level impact assessment covering the likely costs to business and government. In recognition that this initial assessment was based on a number of assumptions they have kicked off a full impact assessment. They are interested in receiving evidence from external organisations to inform this process. WWF would therefore like to provide evidence of the financial value at risk for UK headquartered companies resulting from environmental degradation and of the financial benefits to business of proactive action to address environmental risks, supported by real world case studies. WWF would therefore like this study to set out the business case for a Due Diligence Obligation providing data on: * The risks of the depletion of nature to business, drawing out financial value at risk/impact. * The benefits of a forward-looking risk based due diligence obligation to business (for example supply chain resilience, avoiding stranded assets, social license to operate, recruitment and retention of talent, reduced staff turnover etc, levelling the playing field in corporate environmental responsibility) * Case studies of action being taken by business on a voluntary basis, providing evidence off the financial and wider benefits. The study should focus on UK headquartered companies. For further information please contact: Lucy Lee, Food and Landscapes Advocacy Advisor Email: llee@wwf.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1483 412448

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/869c717c-3a79-4882-b69a-1c41616ea842 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2020 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/869c717c-3a79-4882-b69a-1c41616ea842

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/869c717c-3a79-4882-b69a-1c41616ea842
  7th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b874000-3dbc-4034-89e4-adb4a4b12aae
  Terms of Reference for Business Case for Due Diligence

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