--- title: "Horizon scanning future production areas for UK imports of fruits and vegetables" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a093ca2-9f52-4846-8c1d-6b662ea2107d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a093ca2-9f52-4846-8c1d-6b662ea2107d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a093ca2-9f52-4846-8c1d-6b662ea2107d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a093ca2-9f52-4846-8c1d-6b662ea2107d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2020-09-17" --- # Horizon scanning future production areas for UK imports of fruits and vegetables Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a093ca2-9f52-4846-8c1d-6b662ea2107d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a093ca2-9f52-4846-8c1d-6b662ea2107d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a093ca2-9f52-4846-8c1d-6b662ea2107d.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) Trading Limited, which is seeking proposals for a study titled "Horizon scanning future production areas for UK imports of fruits and vegetables." This project aims to explore trends and potential developments in global sourcing areas for imported fruits and vegetables, focusing on the impact of climate change and biodiversity. The procurement is categorised under research and development services and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with proposals due by 9th October 2020. The total value of the contract ranges from £15,000 to £40,000, with a contract period starting on 19th October 2020 and ending on 25th January 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancies and specialists experienced in environmental issues, agriculture, and research services. Businesses that can analyse climate trends, water stress, and biodiversity impacts will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Given the focus on environmental consultancy and global sourcing strategies, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their insights could contribute valuable perspectives on sustainable sourcing practices. ## Notice 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 examine trends and potential future developments in global sourcing areas for UK imported fruit and vegetables (F&V). We are seeking proposals from suitably experienced consultancies and specialists to address the following questions: 1. Given current trends in climate, economic development and production volumes, which existing major global sourcing areas for irrigated fruit or vegetables are likely to see increased or reduced production, and what are the associated changes in water stress and biodiversity? 2. What new areas are likely to emerge as important export- focused production areas for F&V, and what is the likely scale of increased water use for agriculture, loss of freshwater and terrestrial biodiversity. For these emerging areas, what is their vulnerability to climate change impacts? We would like to understand these trends in the short (5-10 years) and longer term (10-20 years) and, for existing major sourcing countries, how this might affect sub-country level sourcing areas. Please refer to the attached Request for Proposals for information about how to respond to this opportunity. Proposals should be submitted by 9th October 2020, by email to Conor Linstead, Freshwater Specialist, WWF-UK: clinstead@wwf.org.uk. Please note that WWF-UK would prefer to contract using our attached Standard Terms and Conditions. Any alternative proposals should be highlighted at the time of responding to the opportunity. Additional information: Please refer to the attached Request for Proposals for information about how to respond to this opportunity. Proposals should be submitted by 9th October 2020, by email to Conor Linstead, Freshwater Specialist, WWF-UK: clinstead@wwf.org.uk. Please note that WWF-UK would prefer to contract using the attached Standard Terms and Conditions. Any alternative proposals should be highlighted at the time of responding to the opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b89828-1c17-45a5-91f6-df3386ded8e7 | | 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 | 17 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 25 Jan 2021 | | 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 - 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 - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2020 at 18:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b89828-1c17-45a5-91f6-df3386ded8e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b89828-1c17-45a5-91f6-df3386ded8e7 17th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b8cf8a2-19b9-4cf1-b83e-8ac08a881681 Request for Proposals - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd5a1ec6-c56a-45f2-9eea-5c66c65deb69 Proposed Terms and Conditions of contract. ## 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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