--- title: "How can a due diligence system based on no gross deforestation help reduce environmental impacts associated with UK supply chains?" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d644d2bb-28bc-46ce-b4b9-9a5ffe1a0d33" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d644d2bb-28bc-46ce-b4b9-9a5ffe1a0d33" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d644d2bb-28bc-46ce-b4b9-9a5ffe1a0d33.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d644d2bb-28bc-46ce-b4b9-9a5ffe1a0d33.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2021-02-05" --- # How can a due diligence system based on no gross deforestation help reduce environmental impacts associated with UK supply chains? Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d644d2bb-28bc-46ce-b4b9-9a5ffe1a0d33 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d644d2bb-28bc-46ce-b4b9-9a5ffe1a0d33) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d644d2bb-28bc-46ce-b4b9-9a5ffe1a0d33.json) ## Summary The WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) is currently seeking proposals for a project titled "How can a due diligence system based on no gross deforestation help reduce environmental impacts associated with UK supply chains?" This project aims to assess the environmental impacts linked to UK commodity supply chains and to determine the effectiveness of a due diligence system focused on sustainability. The procurement is classified under research and development consultancy services and is being conducted through an open procedure, with a budget of £40,000. The tender period is set to end on 15th February 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 22nd February 2021 and run until 1st April 2021. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals by the closing date of 5th February 2021. This contract offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms that specialise in environmental assessments, management consultancy, and project delivery in sustainability. Businesses with expertise in developing due diligence frameworks, environmental policies, and research methodologies would be particularly well-suited for this tender. SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises are encouraged to participate, providing a pathway for innovative solutions to emerge in response to the outlined environmental challenges. ## Notice WWF aims to assess the overall impact due to UK commodity supply chains on the environment in key producer countries and estimate the extent to which a due diligence system based on no gross deforestation and no land conversion instead of producer country laws could help to avoid further impacts. Proposals should include: * relevant background of the supplier/consultant(s) involved, CVs of consultants who will participate in the project; * organization's missions and previous experience with similar projects; * a brief overview of your organisations environmental and social activities of the proposing organisation; * a detailed description of the proposed methods; * detailed timeline for delivery by no later than 1st April 2021; * cost estimate for the project to include the daily rate, the number of days/breakdown of cost by task/milestone. Please inform total costs before and after VAT. Please also include any applicable charity discounts you may offer. The proposal should be no longer than 5 or 6 pages plus CVs and other information on the organisation's policies. Closing date to submit proposals: 5th February 2021 Contact person: Jessica Fonseca da Silva, jfonsecadasilva@wwf.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fafef124-2b09-4817-bec7-117e64ad101e | | 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 | 5 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 10 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2021 at 15:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fafef124-2b09-4817-bec7-117e64ad101e - 5 Feb 2021 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fafef124-2b09-4817-bec7-117e64ad101e - 4 Feb 2021 at 08:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fafef124-2b09-4817-bec7-117e64ad101e - 22 Jan 2021 at 17:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fafef124-2b09-4817-bec7-117e64ad101e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fafef124-2b09-4817-bec7-117e64ad101e 5th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ceb413d1-d245-4335-8e4a-7032cb140aa2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65335bc7-4526-40b5-8ff8-0511576e6870 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf943208-4da2-48aa-aa3b-2ddf64b69346 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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