--- title: "Consultancy Opportunity: Assessment of the UK's business interests in the Arctic" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67e3fe0a-57f4-4d1a-a930-1b08a88030b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67e3fe0a-57f4-4d1a-a930-1b08a88030b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67e3fe0a-57f4-4d1a-a930-1b08a88030b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67e3fe0a-57f4-4d1a-a930-1b08a88030b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2018-12-11" --- # Consultancy Opportunity: Assessment of the UK's business interests in the Arctic Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67e3fe0a-57f4-4d1a-a930-1b08a88030b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67e3fe0a-57f4-4d1a-a930-1b08a88030b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67e3fe0a-57f4-4d1a-a930-1b08a88030b6.json) ## Summary WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature Trading Limited) is currently seeking proposals for a consultancy opportunity titled "Assessment of the UK's business interests in the Arctic." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on economic impact assessments. Located in Woking, England, the tender is at the active stage, and proposals must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 7th January 2019. This open procedure is aimed at consultants who can research the extent of UK business activity in the Arctic, with a contract period planned from 14th January to 30th June 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in economic and environmental assessments. Businesses with expertise in sustainability, environmental impact, and consultancy practices that can provide innovative methodologies and project plans will be well-positioned to compete. Successful proposals will help pave the way for strategies aimed at sustainable development in the Arctic, leveraging UK business interests and investments in the region. ## Notice WWF-UK is seeking proposals from suitably experienced consultants to research and assess the extent of UK's business activity, and influence on the Arctic region. The research will identify the main UK business activities that are driving development, whether they are sustainable, and the trends in these activities. The key objectives of this research will be to Identify the UK's influence in the Arctic through business activities, and financial flows including company investments and services to provide a clear baseline of UK financial and business interests in the Arctic; Analyse trends in these sectors, identifying which are increasing and which pose the biggest future threats and opportunities to the Arctic; Identify unsustainable activities by UK business; Provide a foundation upon which to base a advocacy strategy for WWF-UK's work on sustainable Arctic development. Full details about the context, sectors and outputs can be viewed in the attached Terms of Reference. To submit a proposal for this project, please outline your methodology and project plan that would fulfil the required outputs. Please also describe your relevant experience, proposed resourcing and associated rates. Proposals must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 7th January 2019 by email to Anthony Field, Arctic Sustainable Development Manager, WWF-UK afield@wwf.org.uk. Additional information: To submit a proposal for this project, please outline your methodology and project plan that would fulfil the required outputs. Please also describe your relevant experience, proposed resourcing and associated rates. Proposals must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 7th January 2019 by email to Anthony Field, Arctic Sustainable Development Manager, WWF-UK afield@wwf.org.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d4f331-f9d1-40ff-84f5-a536492ded68 | | 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 | 11 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment - 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2018 at 16:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d4f331-f9d1-40ff-84f5-a536492ded68 - 4 Dec 2018 at 10:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d4f331-f9d1-40ff-84f5-a536492ded68 - 21 Nov 2018 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d4f331-f9d1-40ff-84f5-a536492ded68 - 20 Nov 2018 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d4f331-f9d1-40ff-84f5-a536492ded68 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d4f331-f9d1-40ff-84f5-a536492ded68 11th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb8ffe9e-ea31-461e-a99a-0dae4e64053f The UK's business interests in the Arctic Terms of Reference - http://wwf.org.uk wwf.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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