Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4f-4a16-7264-a5a8-dddf3a5c4c2c/consultancy-opportunity-evaluation-of-the-tesco-uk-farm-assurance-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Consultancy Opportunity: Evaluation of the Tesco UK Farm Assurance Framework [WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) Trading Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wwf-uk-world-wide-fund-for-nature-trading-limited) Estimated value £10,000 to £15,000 Published 23 Dec 2019 Deadline Closed 27 Jan 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 'Sustainable agriculture' is one of three components within the 'Restoring Nature in Food Production' pillar of the Tesco/WWF Partnership. The Partnership is addressing the environmental impacts that the UK agricultural sector has on soil carbon, water quality, biodiversity and greenhouse gas emissions. Together, we are driving the uptake of more sustainable practices through farm advice on the ground and by engaging in policy-based and finance-based advocacy. Market-based levers, such as through farm assurance schemes like Red Tractor, offer a direct way for Tesco and WWF to drive improvements in environmental outcomes from agriculture. WWF and Tesco wish to commission a consultant to undertake an evaluation of Red Tractor in order to assess the gap between the Red Tractor standards and best practice, and understand impediments to achieving changes to on-farm practices through Red Tractor implementation. In addition, we would like the consultant to consider the degree to which requirements of Tesco's Sustainable Farming Groups (SFGs) for UK producers contribute to advancing environmental outcomes. The output from this piece of work will be a short paper with recommendations. We are looking for a consultancy solution that can demonstrate expert knowledge of the literature which identifies best practice agri-environmental farm management practices, expert knowledge of agri-environmental regulations, and in-depth interviewing expertise and ability to undertake research on sensitive subjects. For further information, please refer to the attached Terms of Reference. Please submit your proposal by midday, 27th January 2020 to the WWF-UK contact named below. Your proposal must contain: - Your approach and proposed methodology to address the Objectives and Tasks - An analysis of how you fulfil the required skill set - Names and CVs of all staff who will work on the consultancy, and proposed roles - A fee proposal including: o Total days and day rates for each member of staff who will work on the consultancy o Any travel/ancillary costs o Your VAT status with VAT, if applicable, clearly identified Additional information: Please submit your proposal by midday, 27th January 2020 to the WWF-UK contact named above. Your proposal must contain: - Your approach and proposed methodology to address the Objectives and Tasks - An analysis of how you fulfil the required skill set - Names and CVs of all staff who will work on the consultancy, and proposed roles - A fee proposal including: o Total days and day rates for each member of staff who will work on the consultancy o Any travel/ancillary costs o Your VAT status with VAT, if applicable, clearly identified Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2035d418-9e31-42b1-9fa1-99f7328aecf4) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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