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29 Jun 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has completed a tender process titled "Biosecurity Support at Three Large Aquatic Events for the Check Clean Dry Campaign" under the industry category of Health and Safety Services. This contract, valued at £14,110, required biosecurity support at large rowing and paddling events, and was awarded to the North Wales Wildlife Trust. The procurement process utilised a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from 1st July 2026 until 30th September 2026, with event activities mainly taking place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health and safety services, particularly those experienced in environmental campaigns or biosecurity, to expand their portfolio in government projects. The contract was specifically open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it suitable for businesses of various scales looking to enhance their engagement with public initiatives. Companies with expertise in environmental conservation and public awareness can significantly benefit from similar tenders by demonstrating their capability to manage biosecurity measures efficiently in high-stake events.

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Notice Title

Biosecurity Support at Three Large Aquatic Events for the Check Clean Dry Campaign

Notice Description

Provide biosecurity support at three large rowing / paddling events in 2026, which will include: 2.1.1. Running a biosecurity / awareness raising stand to promote the CCD campaign and disseminate CCD materials to attendees (materials will be supplied by the NNSS). 2.1.2. Talking to attendees about their awareness of NNS issues and recording feedback (questions will be provided by the NNSS). 2.1.3. Helping participants to clean their equipment and educating them on how to do this before they depart. 2.1.4. Producing a brief summary report of the event including information on awareness of NNS issues from talks with attendees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b0108a8-12e5-49c6-aa3e-19739b5fd340
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff2dc26-f9fe-486d-abea-5d9488f9267a
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,110 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,110 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APHA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH WALES WILDLIFE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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