Award

Development of free e-learning on Plant Passporting

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

18 Mar 2021 at 08:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on the development of free e-learning modules for operators to issue plant passports. The contract, valued at £22,500 and classified under the education and training services category, pertains to a direct procurement method, described as a single tender action below threshold. The award was officially completed on 31st December 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1st February 2021 and running until 31st January 2022.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in e-learning and training services, particularly those with expertise in plant health and compliance education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the contract aims to enhance competency among operators in the horticultural sector while fulfilling regulatory obligations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of free e-learning on Plant Passporting

Notice Description

To develop free e-learning for operators who are, or who wish to become, authorised to issue plant passports. This new module will help government to meet its obligations under Plant Health Regulation PHR 2016/2031 and Regulation 2019/827 that information should be provided to operators to enable them to become competent to issue Plant Passports. This competency is assessed by government Plant Health Inspectors. It also fulfils a long-term aim of the plant health policy team for the trade to take more responsibility for plant health and improve their plant health competency Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae19afc4-41cf-4fa5-957d-e8d1fee748b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4aebe3-ffbf-4435-b7c2-9edd6793f20f
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORTICULTURAL TRADES ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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