--- title: "Implementation of Regional Hubs for Wild Isles Community Fund" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-126531" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126531" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126531.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126531.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF UK" published: "2022-11-14" --- # Implementation of Regional Hubs for Wild Isles Community Fund Buyer: WWF UK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-126531 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126531) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126531.json) ## Summary The buying organization WWF UK is seeking suppliers to implement Regional Hubs for the Wild Isles Community Fund in the United Kingdom. The procurement involves services related to research and development consultancy with a contract value of £112,500. The tender was initiated on 8th November 2022 and closes on 22nd November 2022. The contract is set to start on 12th December 2022 and end on 30th June 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure catering to SMEs and VCSEs. This tender for the implementation of Regional Hubs offers an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector to participate in a project aimed at supporting community groups across different UK nations. Businesses focusing on community engagement, capacity building, and networking services are well-suited to compete. By facilitating collaborations and knowledge-sharing among participating community groups, successful bidders can contribute to the objectives of promoting the Community Fund and supporting projects within lower socio-economic groups. ## Notice department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.Contract summaryIndustryResearch and experimental development services - 73100000Research and development consultancy services - 73200000Design and execution of research and development - 73300000Hide additional CPV codes for this noticePublic-opinion polling services - 79320000Location of contractUnited KingdomValue of contractPS112,500Procurement referenceWWF/CF023/0016Published date8 November 2022Closing date22 November 2022Closing time11pmContract start date12 December 2022Contract end date30 June 2024Contract typeService contractProcedure typeOpen procedure (below threshold)What is an open procedure (below threshold)?Contract is suitable for SMEs?YesContract is suitable for VCSEs?YesDescriptionPlease read the attached supporting documents for a background to the project and the application process.The purpose of creating regional hubs is to bring together communities participating in the Community Fund to learn from one another and build relationships to create mutual support for their projects and their groups.WWF and RSPB recognise that while we have audiences for the Community Fund there is significant gaps in terms of who we cater to. We are looking to work with implementation partners that work with these missing communities to understand how we can remove barriers to entry and provide support for them throughout their project.Specifically, we are looking for partners who work with:- Lower socio-economic groups (LSEG) /communities (IMD 1-3)- Across all x4 UK nationsObjectives:Regional hubs will draw on their networks to identify community groups of interest and promote the fund and its resources to them. Additionally, they will assist in creating and maintaining convening networks for participating communities to meet online and in person to meet, learn and collaborate with one another. Some of the key components include:Promotion of Fund and Capacity Building Programme1. Communicating fund opportunities to local community groups who operate in LSEG areas2. Provide support to community groups from application, through to delivery of the projects3. Directing groups to support resources provided by fund, including capacity building and training provided by RSPB and WWF4. Assist in identifying case studies that will be integrated into the wider Wild Isles communications campaignRegional Convening1. Identify areas within the UK to act as regional hub centres for Fund participants. There must be at least one hub in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.2. Assist in the coordination and design of a national convening event in summer of 20233. Connecting groups on the local level through online and in-person eventsNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=126531. (WA Ref:126531)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126531 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WWF UK | | 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 - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2022 at 10:26 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126531 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV418356&idx=7 14th November 2022 - Please Confirm Acceptance - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV418356&idx=1 14th November 2022 - ITT - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV418356&idx=2 14th November 2022 - Further Info - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV418356&idx=3 14th November 2022 - Further Info - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV418356&idx=4 14th November 2022 - Please Complete Questionnaire - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV418356&idx=5 14th November 2022 - Please Complete Questionnaire - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV418356&idx=6 14th November 2022 - T&C's ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=126531 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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