Award

AHDB Fertility Improvement Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Oct 2018 at 12:50

Award Notice
Tender

05 Apr 2018 at 15:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking quotations for the "AHDB Fertility Improvement Programme," aimed at updating the existing AHDB PD+ publication. This procurement falls within the agricultural services sector, and the tender process is currently in the award stage. Key dates include a tender period that ended on 4th May 2018 and a contract period running from 14th May 2018 to 14th September 2018. The procurement method is categorised as an open procedure, intended for below-threshold contracts, with a final award announcement published on 18th October 2018.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specializing in agricultural services, particularly those focused on dairy farming and fertility management. Companies with expertise in technical resource development, agricultural consultancy, or similar fields would be well-positioned to compete. As the focus is on updating a vital publication to enhance herd performance and profitability for UK dairy farmers, businesses offering innovative solutions and practical implementation strategies are encouraged to engage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AHDB Fertility Improvement Programme

Notice Description

AHDB wishes to invite quotations for the delivery of updating the current AHDB PD+ publication. The overall objective is to update this technical resource in terms of content, figures and topics to provide UK dairy farmers with a 'Fertility Improvement Programme'. The AHDB PD+ resources are written, technical publications available to UK levy payers either as postal order within a ringbound folder, or online download as individual chapters. They are designed to help farmers improve herd performance and profitability with the best fertility management. The resource is designed to provide farmers with technical information along with practical examples on how to implement methods to improve fertility and animal health in their own herd. Additional information: Any parties interested in this opportunity and would like to receive a copy of the specification brief, please email: Kate.Mackenzie@ahdb.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3512746-f67f-43ea-84e1-d19a33201ae0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DAIRY VETERINARY CONSULTANCY

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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