Tender

Provision of the Early Bird Survey of Plantings and Planting Intentions

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

17 Jun 2021 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is seeking a tenderer for the "Provision of the Early Bird Survey of Plantings and Planting Intentions," an open procurement process within the agricultural sector. This tender, published on 17th June 2021, invites bids to conduct a survey aimed at providing a projected area of various crops in the UK ahead of the official June data release by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The submission deadline for tenders is 28th July 2021, and the contract period spans from 11th October 2021 to 31st August 2025. The expected services fall under categories including survey services, data collection, and agricultural services, with delivery required across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural data collection, research, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in agronomy or those that can efficiently analyse crop area changes would be particularly well-suited to submit bids. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract seeks a single supplier and values innovative and capable suppliers who can deliver insights critical for strategic business planning in the arable industry.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c8f8a29-8bc6-4450-babf-7e7384d236cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d984d627-4b4d-4a28-80da-a708d68e6cdf
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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