Planning

Provision of Agricultural Valuation Services to Government

APHA

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Planning

21 Mar 2025 at 10:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Agricultural Valuation Services to Government." This tender falls under the industry category of Agricultural Services (CPV code: 77100000) and is aimed at valuing livestock, crops, agricultural plant, equipment, and other related assets. The service will facilitate government compensation to owners when their property is ordered to be destructed due to disease. APHA is currently in the planning stage and is seeking early engagement from stakeholders. The draft specification review period concludes on 6 April 2025. The procurement will cover a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands, among others.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural valuations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in valuing livestock, crops, and agriculture-related equipment will find this tender an excellent opportunity to grow their business by contributing to a critical government function. By participating in this early engagement, businesses can help shape the future of agricultural valuation services and secure a strong position for the upcoming contracts. The procurement method implies a robust engagement process to ensure the needs of all stakeholders are met effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Agricultural Valuation Services to Government

Notice Description

We require a range of valuers to work on behalf of Government to value livestock, crops, agricultural plant, equipment and other similar assets. Valuations are required to enable Government to pay compensation to owners of animals, crops, equipment etc. when we order the destruction of their property. For example, we will order the culling of animals with diseases such as TB, avian influenza and foot and mouth. Our current agreements for the provision of agricultural valuation services come to an end in spring 2025. Ahead of putting new agreements in place, we want to test our draft specification (the document which sets out how agricultural valuations are done) with valuers, experts and interested parties. This represents your opportunity to help shape the future of agricultural valuation services. Attached to this notice you will find: 1. A draft specification and 2. Engagement letter, with a questionnaire for you to provide feedback in. Should you wish to help shape the future of agricultural valuation services, please return a completed questionnaire with any other comments, questions or observations to tom.redfearn@defra.gov.uk NOTE ON THE PS8 MILLION VALUE: The length and structure of the framework is yet to be agreed. We are assuming spend of PS1 million per year, but actual spend is led by the prevalence of disease.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9abd98a7-3eeb-4398-84b8-aeb6ca06644f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5cd773-dd74-4c0d-9d42-41a5cf5e1f05
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

03320000 - Cattle, livestock and small animals

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

77100000 - Agricultural services

77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production

79342400 - Auction services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APHA
Contact Name
Tom Redfearn
Contact Email
tom.redfearn@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07920053570

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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