--- title: "Developing and piloting a net-zero test" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d76188a6-3307-4cb9-a577-bfd72607a293" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d76188a6-3307-4cb9-a577-bfd72607a293" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d76188a6-3307-4cb9-a577-bfd72607a293.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d76188a6-3307-4cb9-a577-bfd72607a293.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2021-02-22" --- # Developing and piloting a net-zero test Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d76188a6-3307-4cb9-a577-bfd72607a293 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d76188a6-3307-4cb9-a577-bfd72607a293) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d76188a6-3307-4cb9-a577-bfd72607a293.json) ## Summary The WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) is seeking a consultant firm or specialist to develop and pilot a net-zero test aimed at assessing the carbon impacts of UK public spending. This project, titled "Developing and piloting a net-zero test," falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently open, with the deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on 10th March 2021. The contract period is expected to run from 17th March 2021 to 30th June 2021, operating under an open procurement method. This tender presents an opportunity for consultancies, particularly those specialising in environmental issues and research and development, to engage with innovative public policy initiatives. Businesses that have experience in carbon assessment methodologies or public spending analysis would be well-suited to compete. With the increasing importance of sustainability, companies offering environmental consultancy services or those focused on climate change mitigation can significantly benefit from participation in this procurement process. ## Notice This project seeks to develop and pilot a net-zero test that could be used by the UK Treasury to: (a) systematically assess the carbon impacts (emissions) associated with UK public spending, (b) inform budgetary decision-making, and (c) provide a basis for it to report and track alignment of public spending with the UK's with emissions reductions pathway and carbon budgets. WWF-UK is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced consultant firm or specialist to develop the above test based on these objectives: 1. Review existing tools/approaches/mechanisms of relevance to development of a net zero test. 2. Phase 1: Develop a prototype net zero test methodology to enable assessment of the carbon impacts (emissions) associated with individual spending allocations, and the overall aggregate carbon emissions of the whole public spending package, and enable analysis of alignment with UK emissions pathway targets. 3. Phase 2: Demonstrate the application of this methodology by applying it to an agreed, plausible public spending package e.g. the budget, using a quantitative spreadsheet model or similar. 4. Provide recommendations to guide WWF's subsequent policy advocacy work around the net zero test and how it could be introduced into government policy/procedures. Please refer to the attached Terms of Reference for full details about this project and how to respond. All responses to this call for proposals should be submitted by email to Isabella O'Dowd, Senior Climate Change Specialist, (email IODowd@wwf.org.uk) no later than 17:00 on 10th March 2021. Additional information: WWF would prefer to contract these services using the attached standard terms and conditions. Please make it clear in your response should you wish to propose any alternative terms. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cc8ce39-a2b9-4feb-9316-e19e3162f7f8 | | 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 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | | 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 | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Feb 2021 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cc8ce39-a2b9-4feb-9316-e19e3162f7f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cc8ce39-a2b9-4feb-9316-e19e3162f7f8 22nd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90003323-3c9c-4413-9884-74c5a4605b4b Developing and piloting a net-zero test Terms of Reference - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8152e290-a4b3-4c80-a580-45a8301b173d WWF Preferred Terms and Conditions for Contracting ## 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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