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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Service Delivery under AHDB's Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) 2022" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project is in the services category, focusing on business analysis consultancy services. It encompasses two lots: Lot 1 for the North and Midlands and Lot 2 for the South of England. Key dates include a tender period that ended on 14th February 2022, with delivery activities scheduled from 21st February to 31st August 2022. The total value for the contract is £660,000, and an open procurement method was utilised.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy space, particularly those specialising in farm business reviews and agricultural advisory services. Suppliers capable of delivering a substantial number of consultations across various regions of England are well-suited to compete, making it an ideal opportunity for small and medium enterprises with expertise in agricultural consultancy. The project aims to enhance the resilience of farmers and land managers, thereby driving demand for professional consultancy services during the Agricultural Transition period.

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Notice Title

Service Delivery under AHDBs Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) 2022

Notice Description

AHDB have successfully secured funding as part of the Defra Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) project, second phase (known as the 'Interim Phase'). The funding is to provide resilience support to farmers and land managers in England to help them prepare for the Agricultural Transition period (2021 to 2027). Information about AHDB can be found here http://www.ahdb.org.uk The tender is split into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - North and Midlands: Due to an extension to AHDB's contract from 1st March 2022 to 31st August 2022, extra capacity is required, to deliver the AHDB Farm Business Review service, as such a minimum of 200 FBR half day consultations and 40 Agri-Business Appraisals are required from suppliers who can cover Northern England and the Midlands. Lot 2 - South: Due to an extension to AHDB's contract from 1st March 2022 to 31st August 2022, extra capacity is required, to deliver the AHDB Farm Business Review service, as such a minimum of 800 FBR half day consultations and 160 Agri-Business Appraisals are required from suppliers who can cover Southern England i.e. East of England, South East and the South West. Suppliers can bid on one or both Lots. It is anticipated that to achieve these figures, contracts will be awarded to more than one supplier. Delivery/activity can take place from 1st March to 30th June 2022, with July and August being used to wind down the project, pay invoices and run final reporting information and evaluation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0078d5fc-0744-4206-b740-2f3ee7c5b105
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3e9fa9a-3124-4fcf-8134-17f675731061
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defra Network eTendering Portal
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

AKC

T Arthey Ltd t/a Arthey Associates

Ceres Rural LLP

Creedy Associates Ltd

David Lyth Consultancy

Dee Atkinson & Harrison

Savills (UK) Limited

Douglas Green Consulting Ltd

GSC Grays Ltd

Kelly Farm Consulting Ltd

Midwest Consulting Ltd

SRH Agribusiness Limited

Strutt & Parker

The Dairy Group

White Avon Consultancy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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