Planning

Supply of Hive Side Education Training (1 Year Pilot)

APHA

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Planning

20 Mar 2025 at 12:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is planning a public procurement process titled "Supply of Hive Side Education Training (1 Year Pilot)" in the industry category of Bee-keeping machinery and various related services. This procurement process focuses on reducing pest and disease issues affecting the UK bee population through face-to-face practical training during the 2025 beekeeping season, spanning April to September, across regions including East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a key engagement milestone date on 28th March 2025. Interested suppliers are invited to provide feedback on the draft specification to shape the pilot project effectively.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural services, environmental and technical training, and vocational initiatives, especially SMEs and VCSEs. The procurement method involves a detailed engagement with potential suppliers through draft specifications and feedback questionnaires, potentially leading to substantial growth for businesses capable of delivering specialised hive side training directly within bee hives. Ideal candidates are those with proven expertise in apicultural services and an ability to cater to a wide geographic area in the United Kingdom. Engaging in this pilot project could allow businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a stronger market presence in the sustainable agricultural and training sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Hive Side Education Training (1 Year Pilot)

Notice Description

An aspect of our Healthy Bee Plan includes seeking to pilot hive side training across England and Wales for the purpose of reducing problem pests and diseases affecting the UK bee population. The pilot will cover the 2025 beekeeping season (April - September). In this context, "hive side training" means the provision of face-to-face and practical training inside bee hives, as opposed to classroom based or online training. We are planning to appoint a supplier to deliver the pilot training on our behalf. Prior to requesting quotes, we are asking potential suppliers and interested parties to review the draft specification (the document that sets out how the pilot will work) and provide feedback to us. If you are interested in providing feedback on our draft specification, and help shape our approach to the pilot, please find the attached: (1) draft specification and (2) engagement letter, with a questionnaire overleaf. Please email your returned questionnaire, questions and other comments to: tom.redfearn@defra.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd630063-9b9e-48b9-9e6e-ae7e5fae6cae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26ba9b3-3d8b-43bd-b3d3-21d60541b6f8
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

16 - Agricultural machinery

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

16640000 - Bee-keeping machinery

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

77100000 - Agricultural services

77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

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