Tender

AHDB Horticultural Levy Support Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

08 Dec 2020 at 19:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agricultural and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is seeking independent economic and financial expertise through the tender titled "AHDB Horticultural Levy Support Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the agricultural and horticultural industries. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 4th January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 13th January 2021 and will last until 13th January 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating that all eligible suppliers may submit proposals.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in financial consulting and analysis within the agricultural sector. Companies with expertise in economic evaluation and those familiar with horticultural operations will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be accessible and inclusive. Engaging in this contract could enhance a supplier's network within the horticultural community while contributing to the development of improved levy mechanisms for growers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AHDB Horticultural Levy Support Services

Notice Description

AHDB require independent economic and financial expertise to support and advise AHDB in achieving its objectives outlined below. The Horticulture sector is much more heterogeneous than the other sectors with a much greater variety of crops, and supply chain models than other sectors. Various options are currently being reviewed by AHDB with grower input including a revised formula calculation and an area based payment. AHDB require the successful bidder to develop these options through undertaking the following activity: a) work with AHDB Finance team to review the alternative calculation mechanism(s) b) Peer review the work carried out by the AHDB finance team and propose any amendments or alternatives which might improve the options. c) Agree the options to be tested with AHDB d) Interview a broadly typical sample of levy payers from each of the 6 groups, seeking their views on the pros and cons of the different possible levy mechanisms e) Calculate (where possible) indicative differences between the amount of levy paid under different mechanisms f) Include the outputs of the review in a final report recommending the strongest mechanism options for each of the different panels. Support Defra and AHDB in implementing accepted recommendations from the review in revised text for the Statutory Instrument. Throughout the delivery of the activity identified within the scope AHDB require the successful supplier to facilitate confidence in this exercise achieving independent views. In undertaking this work, the successful supplier may draw upon the work already carried out and any other sources they wish e.g. overseas horticulture levy collection mechanisms. AHDB are open to proposals on the exact methodology of seeking growers views. AHDB require the successful supplier to rely upon their well-developed network of contacts in the horticulture industry and not be reliant on AHDB introductions. The successful supplier is expected to draw upon their expertise in the different horticultural crops to be able to propose a methodology that ensures good coverage of the crop panels. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c8da14b-35b2-4474-92bf-67be8924a42b
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2021 - 13 Jan 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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