Published date: 19 October 2021

Last edited date: 1 November 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 5 November 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71241000

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  • Economic research services - 79311400

    • Environmental issues consultancy services - 90713000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£15,000 to £25,000

Procurement reference

WWFCF021/0071

Published date

19 October 2021

Closing date

5 November 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

15 November 2021

Contract end date

24 December 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

WWF recognises the triple challenge to feed a global population that's likely to be approaching 10 billion by 2050, limit global temperature rises and reverse the loss of nature.

To address this 'triple challenge' and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, the world needs to rapidly scale-up and roll-out the deployment of Nature-based Solutions (NbS), defined as "actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems, that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits".

As part of WWF-UK's recently launched Climate Solutions Partnership, in collaboration with HSBC and the World Resources Institute, we are delivering a Nature-based Solutions Accelerator (NbSA) that will work with NbS projects worldwide, in a number of countries and ecosystems to:

• Develop business and investment models for NbS enterprises with high growth potential,
• Create the right incentives,
• Level the playing field,
• Learn from best practices.

To achieve these aims, the WWF Accelerator team requires expertise to conduct an analysis of 'bankable' NbS case studies from around the world, i.e. high-quality NbS interventions which have been successful in securing commercial finance (exclusively or as part of a blended finance model). The analysis will identify the common factors for success and deepen our understanding of the sorts of business models, blends of investors and financial resources that are being successfully used to support NbS globally. The outputs may also provide the basis for new communication materials.

Please refer to the attached Terms of Reference for full details about the objectives and outputs required. The document also explains how to respond to this opportunity. Responses should sent by email to Lewis Charters (WWF-UK Nature Based Solutions Specialist - LCharters@wwf.org.uk) and Sonia Sezille (WWF-UK Climate Solutions Partnership Programme Manager - ssezille@wwf.org.uk) not later than Friday 5th November 2021 at 12.00 GMT.

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WWF UK prefers to contract these services using the attached Standard Terms and Conditions for Contracting. Should you wish to propose any alternative terms please make this clear in your response.

About the buyer

Contact name

Lewis Charters

Address

The Living Planet Centre,Brewery Road
Woking
GU214LL
England

Telephone

01483 412203

Email

LCharters@wwf.org.uk

Website

wwf.org.uk