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AHDB Technical Framework Agreement

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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10 Feb 2021 at 17:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The AHDB Technical Framework Agreement, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aims to support various activities including knowledge exchange, research, and development across the agricultural sector. This framework is classified under the agricultural and horticultural products industry category and encompasses nine distinct Lots, ranging from leadership training to environmental management. The tender was published on 10th February 2021, with a submission deadline set for 10th March 2021. The total value of the framework agreement is £15,260,000, with a minimum contract sum of £3,960,000. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 4th June 2021 and extend until 3rd June 2023.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in consultancy and training sectors, particularly those with expertise in management training, health and safety, environmental services, and financial advisory. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can deliver specialised services relevant to the nine Lots of this framework. Companies focusing on agriculture, financial services, and various training methodologies would be particularly well-suited to respond to this tender, thereby potentially enhancing their business growth through increased engagement with the agriculture industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AHDB Technical Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Framework Agreement to support the technical directorate of AHDB and its activities relating to knowledge exchange, research and development. The aim of this framework is to support those activities with additional expertise and capabilities sourced from consultants, experts and trainers. It is split into 9 Lots covering: Lot 1 Leadership & Management training Lot 2 Lean reviews Lot 3 Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Integrated Pest Management and Grassland Management Lot 4 Agribusiness/ Finance reviews Lot 5 HR/ Workforce Planning Lot 6 Animal Health, Welfare and Biosecurity Lot 7 Digital Copywriting Lot 8 Behavioural Insights Lot 9 Evidence for Farming Initiative. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8afe2e61-8336-47f5-8924-9695d150e36c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db97330-5f77-4f25-8240-0adbd3ed9e61
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77100000 - Agricultural services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80561000 - Health training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90714300 - Sectoral environmental auditing services

90732800 - Pesticides pollution assessment

90922000 - Pest-control services

92312211 - Writing agency services

92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,260,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2021 - 3 Jun 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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
Postcode Area
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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