--- title: "Review of financing for nature positive solutions." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df379dd6-d79f-4990-abbc-eb220c4358c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df379dd6-d79f-4990-abbc-eb220c4358c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df379dd6-d79f-4990-abbc-eb220c4358c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df379dd6-d79f-4990-abbc-eb220c4358c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2021-09-07" --- # Review of financing for nature positive solutions. Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df379dd6-d79f-4990-abbc-eb220c4358c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df379dd6-d79f-4990-abbc-eb220c4358c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df379dd6-d79f-4990-abbc-eb220c4358c1.json) ## Summary The WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) is seeking consultancy services for the "Review of financing for nature positive solutions." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services, with a value of £25,000. The tender process is currently active, using an open procedure, and responses must be submitted by 17:00 on 30th September 2021. The successful contract will commence on 11th October 2021 and conclude by 17th November 2021. This opportunity is located in the United Kingdom and aims to address barriers to accessing finance for nature-positive projects. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in environmental and economic research services, particularly those skilled in assessing financial investment barriers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, allowing them to contribute to innovative solutions in climate change and sustainable finance. Consulting firms interested in this area should review the attached Terms of Reference for detailed information on the project and respond accordingly to engage with WWF-UK's scholarly pursuits. ## Notice The overall aim of this contract opportunity is to undertake a review of the current evidence and knowledge surrounding barriers to accessing finance for nature positive solutions, including nature-based solutions. WWF has partnered with HSBC and the World Resources Institute (WRI) to act as "Global Knowledge Partners" and support the development of a new USD98m, 5-year philanthropic programme. WWF-UK have been asked to advise them broadly across climate, nature and biodiversity as these issues relate to the finance sector. Our brief is to seek out the highest impact, game-changing solutions to climate change (i.e. renewables and more generally nature-based solutions), to demonstrate their viability, and support them to rapidly scale up. For thisd project we are particularly interested in understanding from the global finance perspective, what is preventing investment in nature positive solutions which may include nature-based solutions from an investors perspective. This is likely to include structural and behavioural barriers. Issues to consider may be lending rules, ESG rules, access to investments, evidence base for returns. WWF-UK would be pleased to hear from suitably experienced consultancy firms or individuals who would be able to conduct this review. Please refer to the attached Terms of Reference document for full details about this opportunity and how to respond. Responses should be sent by email to Lesley King (Design and Impact Adviser - email LKing@wwf.org.uk) and Sonia Sezille (Programme Manager - email ssezille@wwf.org.uk) no later than 17:00 on 30th September 2021. Additional information: WWF UK prefers to use the attached Standard Terms and Conditions for contracting these services. Should you wish to propose any alternative terms then please provide details with your response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cb8b692-a517-4573-94c7-3f1999fb57bf | | 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 | 7 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 17 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Sep 2021 at 16:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cb8b692-a517-4573-94c7-3f1999fb57bf - 7 Sep 2021 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cb8b692-a517-4573-94c7-3f1999fb57bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cb8b692-a517-4573-94c7-3f1999fb57bf 7th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3300b6db-71ca-4230-8d99-477a2b10f7b0 Terms of Reference (Accessing finance for nature positive solutions) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/203be271-6f89-4c4f-a9c1-3868294fa5e8 WWF UK Standard Terms and Conditions for Contracting. ## Notice URLs - http://wwf.orf.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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