--- title: "METHODOLOGY FOR WHOLESCAPE ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT (WARP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d15a673d-b14f-4b0b-bbb0-8a0efe2d55a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d15a673d-b14f-4b0b-bbb0-8a0efe2d55a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d15a673d-b14f-4b0b-bbb0-8a0efe2d55a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d15a673d-b14f-4b0b-bbb0-8a0efe2d55a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2023-03-22" --- # METHODOLOGY FOR WHOLESCAPE ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT (WARP) Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d15a673d-b14f-4b0b-bbb0-8a0efe2d55a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d15a673d-b14f-4b0b-bbb0-8a0efe2d55a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d15a673d-b14f-4b0b-bbb0-8a0efe2d55a3.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED involves a tender titled "METHODOLOGY FOR WHOLESCAPE ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT (WARP)" in the services category. The tender aims to establish a Participatory Action Research project to document and analyse Wholescape projects, with a total contract value of £20,000. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period closing on 7th April 2023 and the contract period starting on 17th April 2023 until 30th June 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in environmental social science, participatory action research, and storytelling to engage with WWF-UK's Wholescape project. Businesses well-suited for this tender would have experience in designing research projects that engage diverse stakeholders, especially communities, NGOs, and corporate partners. The methodology designed for the WARP should be adaptable to different contexts and contribute to influencing policy and practice at a national level, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses interested in driving impact in the conservation sector. ## Notice Please read Terms of Reference for full information. A central part of WWF's UK Strategy is the delivery of 'Wholescape' projects in England, Wales and Scotland. The idea of 'Wholescapes' refers to WWF's attempt to address nature, climate and people in a holistic way at a regional level, by linking projects across land, rivers and sea. The Wholescape Action Research Project (WARP) is a key component of the overall wholescape approach. A core objective is to leverage experience from the wholescapes to influence policy and practice elsewhere in the country and at national level. To do this, it is essential to be able to tell the stories of the wholescapes in a detailed and compelling way. We want to make sure that the progress of the projects is accurately documented, lessons learned are recorded in detail, and the contribution of a wide range of stakeholders is facilitated. To achieve this, we are establishing the WARP. The WARP will use a Participatory Action Research approach to document and analyse the Wholescape project as it develops. It will culminate in detailed case study reports presenting the outcomes and lessons learned from the first two years of the Wholescapes project. REQUIREMENTS WWF is seeking a research partner to produce a methodology for the WARP. We invite proposals for the design of an Action Research methodology that would systematically engage with project stakeholders across an extended period, document an analyse key issues, and produce findings for one or more written reports. Key requirements: The methodology should: * be applicable to different contexts, so that it can be used in Norfolk, Pembrokeshire and other wholescape projects in the future. * be capable of identifying compelling findings and storylines that will help elevate the experiences in the wholescape projects to have impact at a wider, national level. * enable the participation and engagement of a wide range of stakeholders and communities. * strike the right balance between flexibility and consistency. It should be flexible enough to be applicable in different geographical and social contexts across multiple wholescapes, whilst at the same time enabling research across different wholescapes to be consistent and comparable. * The researcher(s) will be required to work closely with WWF staff and other stakeholders on the design of the methodology. The researcher(s) are expected to have: * A background in environmental social science or similar discipline. We would also be interested to hear from people with a journalistic or storytelling background. * Knowledge or experience of participatory action research. * A working knowledge of the context of UK conservation, especially in relation to farming. * Experience of designing research projects that engage a wide range of different stakeholders (including communities, NGOs and corporate partners) and tailoring engagement and research with these different groups in an appropriate way. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e65f743e-81ef-4772-b817-3b50de14bc3b | | 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 | 22 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 22 Mar 2023 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e65f743e-81ef-4772-b817-3b50de14bc3b - 21 Mar 2023 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e65f743e-81ef-4772-b817-3b50de14bc3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e65f743e-81ef-4772-b817-3b50de14bc3b 22nd March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f59cc225-f025-41eb-acf7-dbec215febb7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/934f537f-3c41-464b-86b7-148cf088a1db - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/542a773d-fab8-4e64-9bed-6ebb5b230718 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e6859e1-8587-4110-a1be-d0325c3d94a0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a26810e-6508-4925-9c4f-848f1a0df40b ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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