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Provision of the Early Bird Survey of Plantings and Planting Intentions

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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26 Oct 2021 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of the Early Bird Survey of Plantings and Planting Intentions," aimed at assessing UK crop areas ahead of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (DEFRA) official survey. This open procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the awarded contract valued at £181,000. The contract period spans from October 11, 2021, to August 31, 2024, covering services within the arable agricultural sector. Interested suppliers should have expressed their interest by the tender deadline of July 28, 2021, and services will be delivered throughout various locations in the UK, including British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the agricultural sector, particularly those specialising in data collection, survey services, and agronomy. Companies with experience in agricultural research and those capable of managing sector-specific insights are particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this contract, businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility in the market while supporting the agricultural community with valuable data that influences crop management and planning across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of the Early Bird Survey of Plantings and Planting Intentions

Notice Description

AHDB are looking for a tenderer to undertake a survey on behalf of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). AHDB wishes to commission research to signify the first snapshot of United Kingdom (UK) crop areas some 10-11 months ahead of official June survey data from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The data collected will be made freely and publically available by AHDB, and the information will be used to inform business planning across the arable industry. The core requirement of this survey is to generate a projected area of cereals, oilseeds and other crops for the upcoming crop year. A regional breakdown of the predominant UK crops is required, with responses covering an agreed nominal area within each region being a key requirement. The fundamental objective of the 'Early Bird Survey' (EBS) is to establish cropping changes on individual farms as a representation for the national and regional change in cropping. The results from the survey in previous years have represented a reliable indicative forecast of actual crop areas later in the year. The survey asks agronomists to submit year-on-year changes in arable crop areas in the UK to the successful tenderer. This information is derived from a combination of actual plantings and intentions (for late winter and spring plantings). This must be based on farms that haven't seen a year-on-year change in the total arable area. The AHDB is seeking the services of a suitably skilled and experienced individual/organisation to carry out an Early Bird Survey, through provision of support as set out in this tender. We are looking to secure a single supplier for this service; and while consortia bids are welcome, they must be managed by a lead supplier who will be the point of contact for the AHDB. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender Login to the portal with the username/password Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3e65e3-2aef-4971-b2ee-262ab59ccf2a
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

03210000 - Cereals and potatoes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
AHDB
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ANDERSONS CENTRE

Further Information

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