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title: "Exploring the way forward on Core Environmental Standards - Extended"
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# Exploring the way forward on Core Environmental Standards - Extended

Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d360312e-a15b-4ef1-a60a-655e212a5d38

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## Summary

The WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) is conducting a public procurement process entitled "Exploring the way forward on Core Environmental Standards - Extended." This tender falls under the services sector, specifically within research consultancy services, and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with proposals due by 12 noon on 24th September 2021. The project is set to commence in October 2021 and is scheduled to conclude by March 31, 2022. The estimated budget for this project is £55,000, and the procurement method adopted is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents an exceptional opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research, consultancy services, and legal advisory related to food and agricultural standards. Companies with experience in stakeholder engagement and a strong understanding of both national and international food safety and environmental regulations would be particularly well-suited to participate. Businesses should consider forming consortiums to enhance their expertise and meet the comprehensive requirements set forth in the proposal, which includes detailed project plans and relevant case studies.

## Notice

Background In response to widespread concerns from UK farmers, environmentalists, and the public about the direction of the UK trade policy on food, the government has reiterated its manifesto promise that trade deals will not compromise on the UK's high environmental protection, animal welfare and food standards. The government has promised to maintain food standards i.e. it's Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) rules, and it holds imports to many of these standards via retained legislation that prohibits the sale in the UK of items such as hormone-treated beef, chlorinated chicken, and fruits and vegetables that have high levels of pesticide residues. However, government has not proposed any mechanisms to avoid compromising the UK's environmental or animal welfare standards. And currently the UK's environmental and animal welfare rules only apply to food produced in the UK, and there are no environmental or animal welfare standards for food that is imported. Project timeline and application requirements Date for project to start: asap in October 2021 Date for project to end: March 2022 The budget should allow for: * 10-15 interviews with senior WWF UK and network experts in additional to external stakeholders consulted * 4 x meetings with a cross organisational advisory group for the research made up of trade, food, and farming experts * Monthly meetings with the WWF working group on the project * Fortnightly update and check in calls with WWF project manager Proposals should include: * Approach for completion of the project * Relevant experience (and case studies of similar previous work if applicable) * CVs of consultants who will participate in the project * A precise budget broken down by key tasks, including consultant daily rates * The estimated number of person-days required * A timeline for delivery * Completed Sustainable Procurement Questionnaire The application should be no longer than 8 sides, plus CVs of participating consultants attached in an appendix. Proposals will be assessed according to the following criteria: * Understanding and insights on the brief and value added * Project team expertise of food and farming standards and metrics, including voluntary, both national and international * Project team knowledge of trade rules, particularly in relation to food and environment * Robustness of proposed approach to analysis and research * Integration of stakeholder engagement and approach to supporting impact Given the range of expertise required proposals from joint team or consortiums are welcome. Please email proposals to Angela Francis (afrancis@wwf.org.uk), with Anna Sands (asands@wwf.org.uk), Claire Young (cyoung@wwf.org.uk), Tim Lowe (tlowe@wwf.org.uk) and Sara Muller (smuller@wwf.org.uk) in cc, before 12 noon on 24/09/2021. Interviews, if required, will be held on 29th or 30th September. Please include details of when your team would be available to interview in your proposal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef18ad98-f195-41c5-ad9d-26e52943e74b |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 13:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef18ad98-f195-41c5-ad9d-26e52943e74b
- 7 Sep 2021 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef18ad98-f195-41c5-ad9d-26e52943e74b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef18ad98-f195-41c5-ad9d-26e52943e74b
  23rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95d572da-8351-42d8-88b2-7d7a56f24fe7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e74d795e-0fc3-4765-8005-f95e313a319b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6255ccde-a692-4a94-8708-e6b26cc75fc8

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