Tender

Provision of LEAN training and support to the UK horticulture industry through delivery of AHDB'S strategic SMARTHORT CENTRES

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 Mar 2020 at 14:37

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Mar 2020 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the provision of LEAN training and support for the UK horticulture industry, specifically through the delivery of AHDB's Strategic SmartHort Centres. This active tender falls under the services category, with a procurement method classified as an open procedure above threshold. The tender was published on 17 March 2020, and the submission deadline is set for 22 April 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 9 June 2020 and will run until 31 July 2023, with delivery addresses covering various regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in implementing LEAN methodologies within agricultural contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in the horticulture sector. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of labour optimisation, technology adoption, and efficient management practices will be well-placed to compete effectively in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of LEAN training and support to the UK horticulture industry through delivery of AHDB'S strategic SMARTHORT CENTRES

Notice Description

For horticulture growers, labour availability and quality is a serious concern, and has become of increasing strategic importance. To begin to address some of these challenges, the SmartHort programme of work was launched. SmartHort was developed by AHDB for growers, and aims to reduce labour requirements in horticulture through the adoption of new technology and automation, as well as improving labour efficiencies and increasing staff retention through smarter management practices The core requirement of this tender is to identify a suitable supplier to develop and lead LEAN training through AHDBs ongoing Strategic SmartHort Centres programme. The programme has a clear emphasis on helping horticulture businesses embed LEAN principles and techniques to improve labour efficiencies and mitigate against labour shortages. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - 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. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8ea716c-a19c-4bbc-afd2-14e588975c29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f444a601-fbd6-4e8e-977c-73a843fcd62b
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

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

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

80500000 - 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
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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