--- title: "Request for Proposal for the Provision of a Research Project Titled Illegal trade in Pangolins in South Asia" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73548da7-41b0-464f-9c07-08b3f6886e04" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73548da7-41b0-464f-9c07-08b3f6886e04" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73548da7-41b0-464f-9c07-08b3f6886e04.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73548da7-41b0-464f-9c07-08b3f6886e04.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2024-12-12" --- # Request for Proposal for the Provision of a Research Project Titled Illegal trade in Pangolins in South Asia Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73548da7-41b0-464f-9c07-08b3f6886e04 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73548da7-41b0-464f-9c07-08b3f6886e04) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73548da7-41b0-464f-9c07-08b3f6886e04.json) ## Summary WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) Trading Limited is inviting proposals for a research project titled "Illegal trade in Pangolins in South Asia." This tender is within the research and experimental development services category, specifically focusing on environmental protection and consultancy services. The project will be conducted over a six-month period starting from 1st February 2025 and ending on 30th June 2025. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 10th January 2025. The primary focus of the research will be on the countries of India, Nepal, and Pakistan, although the project is open to organisations and consultants from numerous countries, including the United Kingdom, various European countries, and the United States. The procurement method for this project is a competitive quotation under the limited method. This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in wildlife conservation and environmental issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The successful bidder will have the chance to contribute to pivotal conservation efforts that aim to combat illegal wildlife trade, specifically the trafficking of pangolins. Organisations with expertise in international trade routes, analysis of seizure data, and regional policy regulation will find this project especially fitting. Moreover, contributing to this high-impact initiative could enhance the business's reputation and demonstrate its commitment to global environmental sustainability. ## Notice Please read the RFQ for full details. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to contract for a duration of 6 months, with a research consultant / consultancy company that will provide research and report writing services for WWF-UK. WWF-UK is conducting this piece of work to inform efforts to support pangolin conservation and address illegal wildlife trade affecting South Asia. This will support one of WWF UK's key results under its current strategy period; to address drivers of biodiversity loss and 'ensure we are on track for populations of our priority species in our priority places to be stable or increasing by 2030'. Asia's pangolins continue to be threatened by demand for their scales, used in traditional medicine, and for their meat consumed as a luxury dish. Despite being listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), regulation of trafficking across international borders remains a problem. A lack of information regarding the trade routes used, and inadequate use of the available legal tools to deter trafficking, are thought to be key obstacles to countering this crime. The border areas and main shipping routes in the South Asian region of India, Nepal and Pakistan are of serious concern for pangolin trafficking and are the focus of this Proposal. WWF has a strategic focus on pangolins in the region and the outputs linked to this Proposal will inform these activities as well as those of the wider community seeking to address IWT affecting South Asia. The key objectives for this project are Goal: To guide conservation actions to address illegal trade in pangolins affecting South Asia with a focus on India, Nepal and Pakistan's border regions Objectives 1. To characterise patterns and drivers of pangolin trade in South Asia. 2. To characterise and international trade routes and hubs of pangolin trafficking in South Asia (detailing any linkages to China, if present). 3. To provide an analysis of seizure data to provide insights to the effort made to prevent trafficking of pangolins in this region. 4. To provide an overview of relevant policy and regulation relevant to illegal trade in pangolins in these jurisdictions. 5. To develop recommendations for WWF and other stakeholders to enhance collaborative efforts in the region to eliminate the illegal pangolin trade. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97573346-fa53-48b0-9135-658c696ab6c2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90720000 - Environmental protection ## Release History - 12 Dec 2024 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97573346-fa53-48b0-9135-658c696ab6c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97573346-fa53-48b0-9135-658c696ab6c2 12th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37080ae3-276b-42c4-ad1f-fe38c192a9c8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1286a0b-7253-454a-b6e5-a2e3ee03ac28 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc4f21ae-06d4-46d7-9c30-0a58baf5bf0b ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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