Tender

Behavioural Change Assessment for the Environment Baselining Pilot

AHDB

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Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 16:33

Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), located in Coventry, is inviting tenders for a project titled "Behavioural Change Assessment for the Environment Baselining Pilot" under the industry category of services incidental to agricultural production. This tender aims to evaluate the effectiveness of data, knowledge, and other factors in driving behaviour change on farms within four levy sectors: Dairy, Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, and Pork. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a closing date for submissions set for 12 noon on 27 March 2025. The contract period for the successful supplier will commence on 23 June 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2030, with the project involving an estimated budget of £120,000 GBP. The procurement method being used is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for suppliers with expertise in behaviour change assessments within the agricultural sector. Companies that can develop and implement effective evaluation frameworks for understanding and measuring changes in farm management practices will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to compete. With the project’s extensive geographical reach, covering areas including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world, participating in this contract could enhance business presence and reputation on an international scale.

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Notice Title

Behavioural Change Assessment for the Environment Baselining Pilot

Notice Description

AHDB requires one supplier to assess the extent to which data, knowledge and other factors can drive behaviour change on farms for its Environment Baselining Pilot. AHDB are seeking a supplier who has a track record of delivering behaviour change assessments/evaluations within the agriculture sector, primarily for the four levy sectors supported by AHDB/QMS namely, Dairy, Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, and Pork. There will be 3 main areas of consideration within the scope of this tender: * Understanding what drives farm management practice choices on farm. * Understanding of the drivers/motivation (together with challenges and barriers) for change * Measuring change - what are the actions that the 170 farmers intend to implement, and which ones are actioned, together with their impact. AHDB requires a supplier who can develop and implement an evaluation/assessment framework for the Environment Baselining Pilot. Closing date is by 12 noon on 27 March 2025 The electronic address at which the Procurement Documents have been made directly available by AHDB by electronic means is https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome. This is AHDB's e-Sourcing portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ff3ac6b-2a86-408d-8f0e-1285074d8ce8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AHDB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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