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09 Nov 2021 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the AHDB Technical Framework Agreement, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on financial consultancy services. This framework is designed to support the technical directorate of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) within the UK. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, with a total value of £12,040,000 and a minimum value of £6,280,000. The contract period extends from 6 August 2021 to 5 August 2023. The tender was awarded on 23 July 2021, and the project encompasses nine distinct lots, addressing various consultancy needs across the UK, including health and safety, agribusiness finance, and leadership training.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the consultancy and professional services sectors, particularly those offering expertise in agricultural management, finance, and training. Businesses that excel in providing leadership and management training, as well as those specialising in environmental management and digital copywriting, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete due to the framework's inclusive provisions, allowing for a diverse range of firms to participate in supporting the AHDB’s initiatives over the contract's duration.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AHDB Technical Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Framework Agreement to support the technical directorate of AHDB and its activities relating to knowledge exchange, research and development. The aim of this framework is to support those activities with additional expertise and capabilities sourced from consultants, experts and trainers. It is split into 9 Lots covering: Lot 1 Leadership & Management training Lot 2 Lean reviews Lot 3 Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Integrated Pest Management and Grassland Management Lot 4 Agribusiness/ Finance reviews Lot 5 HR/ Workforce Planning Lot 6 Animal Health, Welfare and Biosecurity Lot 7 Digital Copywriting Lot 8 Behavioural Insights Lot 9 Evidence for Farming Initiative.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28871b5e-eb1e-4e34-81d9-a9c068dd3acd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb43f20-68ff-4265-af8a-5b7ce5278425
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,040,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,280,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2021 - 5 Aug 2023 1-2 years
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
41
Supplier Names

DJM Consulting

David Lyth Consultancy

Dugdale Nutrition

Eville & Jones (Commercial Services) Ltd

Fedden USP Ltd

GSC GRAYS LTD

George Fisher Consulting

Harper Adams University College

Hazel Preece Consultancy Ltd

Holstein UK

Ink Gardener Copywriting

Kingshay Farming & Conservation Ltd

LEAN Training and Support Farming

LIC UK

Lantra

Lara Kavanagh Ltd

Laurence Gould Partnership

Liz Genever Consulting

Louise Blenkhorn Consultancy

Map of Agriculture Limited

Mo Gnnon & Associates Ltd

NIAB

Promar International

ProseWorks

Quality Milk Management Services Ltd

RAFT Solutions Ltd

RSK ADAS Limited

Real Success Ltd

SAC Commercial Ltd

Sandstone Communications

Silage solutions Ltd

St. Anna Advies B.V.

Synergy Farm Health Ltd

The Aware Leader

The Dairy Group

The University of Liverpool

U&I Learning

UK Farmcare Ltd

University of Gloucestershire

University of Lincoln

Victoria Macgregor

Further Information

Notice Documents

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