--- title: "The financial costs to UK businesses to carry out due diligence for land conversion: legal versus gross conversion" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc1bb938-a93f-4941-b25d-171bd83cbbde" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc1bb938-a93f-4941-b25d-171bd83cbbde" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc1bb938-a93f-4941-b25d-171bd83cbbde.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc1bb938-a93f-4941-b25d-171bd83cbbde.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2021-06-29" --- # The financial costs to UK businesses to carry out due diligence for land conversion: legal versus gross conversion Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc1bb938-a93f-4941-b25d-171bd83cbbde [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc1bb938-a93f-4941-b25d-171bd83cbbde) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc1bb938-a93f-4941-b25d-171bd83cbbde.json) ## Summary The WWF-UK is currently conducting a tender titled "The financial costs to UK businesses to carry out due diligence for land conversion: legal versus gross conversion." This procurement falls under the research consultancy services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The tender is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline for proposals set for 23rd July 2021. The project is expected to commence on 26th July 2021 and should be completed by 8th October 2021, with a maximum budget of GBP 30,000, including VAT. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in agricultural supply chains, due diligence practices, and sustainability assessments. Companies that can provide insights on the implications of deforestation laws and assist in developing robust compliance frameworks would be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on going beyond legal requirements in due diligence signifies a need for innovative approaches, making this an appealing opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) committed to sustainability and environmental protection. ## Notice The UK Government is currently proposing a mandatory due diligence obligation on companies to monitor their agricultural commodity supply chains for deforestation risks, based on relevant producer country laws to protect forests and other natural ecosystems. Although such a move is welcome, the proposal falls short to address the UK's overall footprint associated with its commodity supply chains, especially in regions where the deforestation and/or land conversion risk is high and regulatory frameworks or enforcement mechanisms may be inadequate or under threat. WWF-UK is concerned that a legality-based mechanism will not deliver impact at the pace and scale needed and may even have deleterious effects in encouraging environmental deregulation in some producer countries. WWF-UK is advocating for a more robust due diligence obligation that goes beyond legality, as well as for a range of complementary measures as outlined in the Global Resources Initiative taskforce recommendation to halt all legal and illegal conversion (including deforestation) in UK supply chains and reduce the footprint of the UK's commodity consumption and associated impacts overseas. If the UK due diligence obligation indeed turns out to be based on existing legal frameworks in producer countries only, it is critical that companies in scope clearly perceive the added benefits of establishing due diligence systems that go beyond legality to address all deforestation and conversion of other natural ecosystems in their agricultural supply chains - in line with their own voluntary commitments. PROPOSALS SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE Proposals should include: * Relevant background of the supplier/consultant(s) involved including CVs of consultant(s) who will participate in the project. * Organisation's mission and previous experience with similar projects. * A detailed description of the proposed methods * A detailed timeline and workplan for delivery by 8th October 2021. This should include details of deliverables and outputs required to meet the objectives stated above. The final format of outputs should also be mentioned (for example maps/infographics/short report). * 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 6 pages plus CVs and other information on the organisation's policies. Closing date to submit proposals: Friday 23rd July 2021 Project kick-off: Week commencing on Monday 26th July 2021 Final delivery: Friday 8th October 2021 Budget: Maximum GBP 30,000 (including VAT) Submit proposals to: Mollie Gupta (mgupta@wwf.org.uk), Jessica Fonseca Da Silva (JFonsecaDaSilva@wwf.org.uk), Sabrina Goncalves Krebsbach (SGoncalvesKrebsbach@wwf.org.uk) and WWF-UK Procurement Team (procurement@wwf.org.uk). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b51cd2-690d-43bf-b3b8-a0b99f9fda6e | | 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 | 29 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 8 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2021 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b51cd2-690d-43bf-b3b8-a0b99f9fda6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b51cd2-690d-43bf-b3b8-a0b99f9fda6e 29th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18a14246-5888-4bbe-9fd3-20509b1f4b05 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27a541a6-b995-4123-af21-83617bc3ad22 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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