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2024 -727 Behavioural Change Assessment for the Environment Baselining Pilot

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23 Apr 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) initiated a tender process titled "2024 -727 Behavioural Change Assessment for the Environment Baselining Pilot," focusing on agricultural services. The procurement sought a supplier to evaluate behaviour change on farms within four levy sectors: Dairy, Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, and Pork. Harper Adams University was awarded the contract through an open procedure, valued at GBP 100,000, with the contract period commencing on 23rd June 2025 and ending on 31st March 2030. The tender was complete with the award issued on 15th May 2025 and published on 23rd April 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for entities proficient in agricultural behaviour assessments and evaluations. Suitable contenders would include SMEs with expertise in developing frameworks for evaluating farm management practices, motivations for change, and measuring impact. Engagement in this project allows for collaboration with AHDB, leveraging knowledge from Harper Adams University, and contributing to the environmental baselining initiative across various British and global agricultural sectors. Businesses equipped with innovative data-driven solutions are well-positioned to compete for similar projects.

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Notice Title

2024 -727 Behavioural Change Assessment for the Environment Baselining Pilot

Notice Description

AHDB requires one supplier to assess the extent to which data, knowledge and other factors can drive behaviour change on farms for its Environment Baselining Pilot. AHDB are seeking a supplier who has a track record of delivering behaviour change assessments/evaluations within the agriculture sector, primarily for the four levy sectors supported by AHDB/QMS namely, Dairy, Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, and Pork. There will be 3 main areas of consideration within the scope of this tender: * Understanding what drives farm management practice choices on farm. * Understanding of the drivers/motivation (together with challenges and barriers) for change * Measuring change - what are the actions that the 170 farmers intend to implement, and which ones are actioned, together with their impact. AHDB requires a supplier who can develop and implement an evaluation/assessment framework for the Environment Baselining Pilot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebcb430e-162d-4875-99ba-62b6b4f0c3ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9afc911-5916-4682-a06d-5f195ea323eb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AHDB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
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
1
Supplier Name

HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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