--- title: "Invitation to tender for North Devon Marine Protected Areas cost evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a035e1cb-07ff-49ed-96aa-52e674e9c0dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a035e1cb-07ff-49ed-96aa-52e674e9c0dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a035e1cb-07ff-49ed-96aa-52e674e9c0dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a035e1cb-07ff-49ed-96aa-52e674e9c0dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2018-02-12" --- # Invitation to tender for North Devon Marine Protected Areas cost evaluation Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a035e1cb-07ff-49ed-96aa-52e674e9c0dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a035e1cb-07ff-49ed-96aa-52e674e9c0dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a035e1cb-07ff-49ed-96aa-52e674e9c0dc.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature Trading Limited) inviting tenders for the "Invitation to tender for North Devon Marine Protected Areas cost evaluation." This initiative falls under the categorisation of research and development services. The tender is located within the United Kingdom and is currently in the active stage. The tender period closes on 2nd March 2018, with expectations for the contract to commence on 12th March 2018 and end on 31st July 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which is suitable for engaging various suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on environmental consultancy and sustainable financing solutions, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can deliver innovative approaches to evaluating and managing Marine Protected Areas are particularly well-suited to compete, as the initiative aims to enhance marine health while fostering economic growth. Engaging with this project could lead to collaborative partnerships and influence policy-making related to sustainability across the UK's marine ecosystem. ## Notice The UK SEAS Programme is a five-year programme of work led by WWF from 2017 - 2022 focusing on two case study areas: North Devon and the Outer Hebrides. The UK SEAS project will do the following: - We will work with communities in North Devon and the Outer Hebrides to come up with new and creative ideas for better managing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) so that people and nature can thrive. - The UK's network of MPAs provides a key opportunity to improve the health of our seas. We will take a fresh look at how we coordinate the management of these areas, recognising that decisions made in one place have consequences elsewhere. - We want to work in partnership to find innovative ways of financing management to improve the health of our seas and bring economic growth. As part of this project, we have an objective to identify and trial up to two innovative sustainable financing mechanisms in case study areas which integrate ecosystem services derived from natural capital into MPA management. The expected outcomes of the sustainable finance workstream in the UK SEAS project are the following: 1. Feasibility of sustainable financing demonstrated through innovative new solutions. 2. Project findings influence policy, through identifying sustainable finance mechanisms that can be applied to other UK MPAs and policy changes required to support these. 3. Public and private sector stakeholders demonstrate commitment and actively participate (e.g. in developing/implementing finance mechanisms, identifying ways that private sector can increase support/investment in MPAs, and increase acceptance of MPAs). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f11ad33-3f30-41d2-8a3b-343df212c3bb | | 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 | 12 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 | | 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 | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 2HH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2018 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f11ad33-3f30-41d2-8a3b-343df212c3bb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f11ad33-3f30-41d2-8a3b-343df212c3bb 12th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25b02167-9a50-46b2-9e3b-9f30d78384a2 ITT MPA Cost Evaluation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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