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Plant Health and Biosecurity Postgraduate Certificates and MScs

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

20 May 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Plant Health and Biosecurity Postgraduate Certificates and MScs" was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, specifically within the West Midlands region. The procurement has reached the award stage and was completed through a direct method known as a single tender action, which is below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract period begins on 24 March 2024 and ends on 30 June 2026, with the award being published on 20 May 2025.

This contract presents notable opportunities for educational institutions, particularly those with expertise in delivering postgraduate programmes in plant health and biosecurity. Though the direct procurement method suggests limited competition, universities and service providers in related fields could focus on building relationships with government departments like Defra for future opportunities. The contract alignments between educational objectives and governmental priorities could serve as a growth area for institutions aiming to enhance their consultancy and development services in specialised agricultural and environmental sectors.

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Notice Title

Plant Health and Biosecurity Postgraduate Certificates and MScs

Notice Description

APHA are supporting a cohort of students in completing postgraduate certificates (PgC) and MSc's (Master of Science) with Harper Adams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7811a85e-8d0a-4e56-86a0-3ef0aae3cb63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97790723-39df-4933-8e6b-081b4a225ce8
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Defra group Commercial
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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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