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Plant Health and Biosecurity PgCs / PgDs

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Nov 2025 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Plant Health and Biosecurity PgCs / PgDs" was overseen by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, England. This contract falls under the higher education services industry category, with a primary focus on enhancing knowledge in plant pathology and related fields to combat biosecurity threats. The procurement utilised a direct method through a single tender action below threshold, which culminated in the award stage on 4th November 2025. Harper Adams University, a large-scale institution, successfully secured the contract with a value of £22,000. The contract started on 1st October 2025 and will continue until 30th June 2027, targeting education services across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in delivering specialised education and training services in fields related to agriculture, biosecurity, and plant sciences. Companies with expertise in providing advanced courses and training modules tailored to plant health and biosecurity can leverage this opportunity to showcase their capability and secure similar contracts in the public sector. While this particular contract was executed through a single tender action favouring established institutions, SMEs with niche expertise could position themselves for future contracts by developing collaborations with governmental and academic bodies like DEFRA and Harper Adams University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plant Health and Biosecurity PgCs / PgDs

Notice Description

The threats to plant biosecurity have increased with the globalisation in trade and travel, which has resulted in increased volume and diversity of plants and plant products entering the UK. This has resulted in much greater risk of the introduction and establishment of new plant pests and pathogens. A recent example was Ash Dieback which is estimated will cost the British economy PS15 billion. The course is offered part-time only and intended to provide students with a detailed understanding of basic plant pathology and entomology, and the application of this science to control current plant pests and pathogens, to reduce the introduction of invasive pests and pathogens and minimise their impact when introduced.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4420dd67-c190-4136-ab0e-87cf511dc389
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1904c1b2-9fe2-4515-b797-1dd6b0327925
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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