Tender

Service Delivery under AHDBs Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) Project

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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31 Aug 2021 at 15:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the tender titled "Service Delivery under AHDB's Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) Project." This initiative falls within the agriculture consultancy services sector and is aimed at providing essential support to farmers and land managers in England during the Agricultural Transition period from 2021 to 2027. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 15th September 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 5th October 2021 and will continue until 28th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the agricultural consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in farm management and resilience assessment. Companies that can provide Business Analysis Consultancy Services are encouraged to participate, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering tailored support to approximately 4,000 farmers. By assisting these farmers in adapting to government subsidy changes and implementing effective business models, participating businesses can secure valuable contracts that enhance their portfolio and reputation in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Delivery under AHDBs Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) Project

Notice Description

AHDB have successfully secured funding as part of the Defra Future Farming Resilience Funding project, second phase (known as the 'Interim Phase'). The funding is to provide resilience support to farmers and land managers in England to help them prepare for the Agricultural Transition period (2021 to 2027). The Interim Phase will take place from 18th August 2021 to 1st March 2022. Information about Defra's Future Farming Resilience Fund can be found here https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2021/03/25/the-future-farming-resilience-fund-supporting-farmers-through-transition/ Defra's key objective for the grant funding is: To provide resilience support to farmers and land managers to help them prepare for, and adjust to, the Agricultural Transition by addressing the opportunities it presents and the impacts it could have. The project will also monitor the impact and value for money of this resilience support. Defra aims for the project to deliver direct benefits to the farmers and land managers who are the beneficiaries of this project by enabling them to: i. Fully understand the changes that are about to happen ii. Identify how, where and when they may need to adapt their business model and resilience as a result iii. Access tailored support to address these changes in a timely fashion Brief description of AHDB's planned intervention: Under the FFRF, AHDBs project will provide a half day consultation to up to 4,000 farmers to help adjustment to direct payment reductions. Targeted at combinable crop, beef, sheep and dairy farms across England it will be available from Aug 2021 through to Feb 2022. The service will provide a Farm Business Review using our online tool, with 1:1 support from an agricultural consultant. This will use our new AHDB Farm Business Review (FBR) tool https://farmbusinessreview.ahdb.org.uk The Supplier shall be responsible for delivering the following activity as part of the AHDB's service under Defra's Future Farming Resilience Fund: Farm Business Review tool (BPS/Resilience assessment/KPI) data collections and associated group meeting. Additional information: NOTE: IF YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED ON DEFRA'S E-TENDERING PORTAL PLEASE GO STRAIGHT TO STEP 2 BELOW. IF UNREGISTERED PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO REGISTER 1. Register your company on the e-tendering portal (this is only required once). Select the 'Login or register to participate' link above and click the 'Register now' link on the home page. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Next' 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. Respond to the PQQ/ITT Login to the portal with your username/password. Click the 'PQQs Open To All Suppliers or ITT's Open To All Suppliers' link. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT Click the 'Express Interest' button on the right-hand side of the page, This will move the PQQ/ITT into your My PQQs or My ITT's page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking the Settings and Buyer Attachments under 'PQQ Details' or 'ITT Details'. 3. Responding to the PQQ/ITT You can now choose to 'Create Response'. If you are declining to respond please click on the three dots and select 'Decline To Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You must use the Messages function to communicate to the Procurement Officer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion then follow the onscreen instructions to complete your response to the PQQ/ITT. You must then publish your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the right hand side of the screen. If you have a technical issue please use the online Help function or call the free helpline on 0800 368 4850

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94a84440-565c-46d9-a363-be24840a0121
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c72ad5d-dbc6-48f9-a491-229339355e41
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy 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 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 1-6 months
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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