Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c88-8350-72b9-89c3-c87ba12600d1/systematic-data-analysis-exploring-better-protein closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Systematic Data Analysis Exploring 'Better' Protein [WWF-UK (World Wide Fund for Nature) Trading Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wwf-uk-world-wide-fund-for-nature-trading-limited) Estimated value £75,000 Published 8 Sept 2022 Deadline Closed 27 Sept 2022 ## 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. - 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 ### Background Our dietary choices are driving a system of food production that is destroying the planet; global meat consumption went up by 350% between 1961 and 2013 (and is projected to increase by another 50% by 2050)2, with livestock production contributing to almost a third of the total emissions and covering 82% of land used for food production3. Within this context it is becoming more and more urgent to understand what sustainable protein is, focusing on 'better' animal and plant protein. ### Main purpose and scope In order to support a shift to 'less and better', we need to understand what, where and how to produce animal and plant protein. This requires access to and the availability of accurate, granular and credible protein data - however, this data doesn't currently exist in adequate quantity or quality. We need to be able to use aligned metrics and standardised data stored in a harmonised format to explore what should be produced, under which production systems, in which geographies; and explore local/national/regional/global comparative advantage to guide domestic production as well as trade.  The aim of this project is to conduct a systematic data analysis to understand routes to 'better' protein sources by delivering research that:  Identifies the availability of and gaps in necessary protein data;  Supports the expansion of infrastructure to capture and access consistent data5;  Explores how impacts differ within food groups according to location and method of production​.   Please see attached word doc for activities, deliverables and outcomes. Timelines and next steps: Date issued: w/c 5 September 2022 Closing date: 27 September 2022 Project start: October 2022 ### Delivery: May 2023  ### Budget: ~£75,000 incl. VAT Commissioned by: WWF-UK, Living Planet Centre, Brewery Road, Woking, GU21 4LL   Contact person: Sarah Halevy, Food Systems Sustainability Manager WWF-UK,     Alternative contact: Procurement Team,      Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1237fb11-8a82-48a5-97ac-121d98276ae5) 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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