--- title: "WWF Strategic Water Management in China Books, Opportunity to Express Interest in the role of Lead Author." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb8361a8-9622-4ecf-87b2-e44d3874d694" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb8361a8-9622-4ecf-87b2-e44d3874d694" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb8361a8-9622-4ecf-87b2-e44d3874d694.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb8361a8-9622-4ecf-87b2-e44d3874d694.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2017-07-07" --- # WWF Strategic Water Management in China Books, Opportunity to Express Interest in the role of Lead Author. Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb8361a8-9622-4ecf-87b2-e44d3874d694 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb8361a8-9622-4ecf-87b2-e44d3874d694) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb8361a8-9622-4ecf-87b2-e44d3874d694.json) ## Summary WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "WWF Strategic Water Management in China Books," inviting expressions of interest for the role of Lead Author. This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 28th July 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2017 and will continue until 31st July 2020. The total value of the contract is £140,000, with a minimum value of £55,000, and will encompass delivery to locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations and individuals with expertise in technical writing, water management, and consultancy services. Companies with experience in producing educational materials, policy development, and water resource management will be well-positioned to compete for this tender. The project focuses on creating two authoritative books on groundwater management and water infrastructure, aimed at informing policymakers and practitioners in government ministries and international organisations, thereby enhancing prospects for the successful bidders to establish thought leadership in the field. ## Notice WWF UK is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations and individuals to fulfil the 'Lead Author' role, responsible for development of two books to complement existing publications relating to water management in China. Expressions of interest from individuals or organisations would be welcome, for one or both of the books. WWF has an ongoing collaboration with GIWP (the strategic planning arm of China's Ministry of Water Resources) to explore and jointly develop strategic guidelines on key aspects of water management. The main outputs of the collaboration have been a series of books, published through UNESCO, which have formed the basis for guidelines that GIWP issues to water managers across China. WWF also uses the books to inform its work to influence water management across the globe. The book series is available to download at https://www.wwf.org.uk/strategic-water-management. The next (third) phase of the project will focus on the development of guidelines, covering groundwater, water infrastructure and spatial planning. This opportunity relates to the groundwater and water infrastructure guidelines. The outcome will be two books (Groundwater Management / Water Infrastructure) in the WWF/GIWP series on Strategic Water Management (approximately 250 pp), aimed at informing water resource planners and policy makers in government ministries/agencies, development finance institutions and the wider water management community on state-of-the-art frameworks and procedures for water management. The books will synthesise case studies of strategic water management. It will set out emerging challenges and describe a strategic framework which can guide sustainable water management going forward, including a set of "golden rules". The books will also include material on relevant institutional and financing issues, monitoring and evaluation and any key processes and procedures which can help water resource planners and policy makers grappling with the challenges of water infrastructure Please refer to the Terms of Reference documents and Scoping Papers for further information. To express interest in this opportunity please provide a covering letter outlining motivation and relevant experience, CV(s) and associated rate card(s). Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity please provide a covering letter outlining motivation and relevant experience, CV(s) and associated rate card(s). To raise questions or request further information, please email Procurement@wwf.org.uk or Telephone 01483 412290. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b968b446-e606-4f53-934d-f32a0accfda2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | 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 - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 92312213 - Technical author services ## Release History - 7 Jul 2017 at 15:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b968b446-e606-4f53-934d-f32a0accfda2 - 7 Jul 2017 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b968b446-e606-4f53-934d-f32a0accfda2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b968b446-e606-4f53-934d-f32a0accfda2 7th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6139ea14-d0c8-45ef-8c33-5aac890982aa Groundwater - A Strategic Approach To Managememt (WWF-GIWP authors' Terms of Reference) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e210415e-2363-4cbe-8540-7e497387030a Appendix A Scoping Paper (Groundwater Management) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/140452d3-45ae-4c18-b2d5-7e2d36d73952 Water Infrastructure - A Strategic Approach To Planning (WWF-GIWP authors' Terms of Reference) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f008e369-a0ae-49c9-bc2b-7df2f38c888c Appendix B Scoping Paper (Strategic Water Infrastructure) - https://www.wwf.org.uk/strategic-water-management Strategic Water Management (Existing Book Series) ## 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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