Online Bee Health Education Maintenance

ANIMAL PLANT AND HEALTH AGENCY

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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed involves the Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA), a key agency in the UK located in York, tasked with overseeing the "Online Bee Health Education Maintenance" project. This contract, classified under software-related services, e-learning services, and technical support, falls under the category of services and employs a direct procurement method through single tender action (below threshold). The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run initially for ten months, with the possibility of three optional one-year extensions, culminating on 31st March 2030. The tender was initiated to ensure the maintenance, updates, and accessibility of online courses targeted at intermediate-level beekeepers in regions including England, Wales, and the British Oversea Territories.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance, technical support, and e-learning services to contribute to a project with the potential for long-term engagement, as indicated by the optional renewal extensions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from this tender due to its suitability designation, emphasising the demand for those with expertise in maintaining digital platforms and delivering technical support. With a contract value set at £3,461.45, businesses aspiring to expand their portfolio in educational and support services within the public sector should consider positioning themselves for similar future opportunities with the APHA.

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Notice Title

Online Bee Health Education Maintenance

Notice Description

Maintenance of Online Bee Health Courses for an initial term of ten (10) months, with three (3) optional one (1) year extensions until 31st March 2030. Including but not limited to, hosting, technical support, updates to ensure platform stability and security, and ensuring continued accessibility and functionality of all course materials to ensure the online training course modules must remain accessible for intermediate level beekeepers in England and Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa7131ad-e544-4850-96a5-8484310aecda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7117f4-7437-4850-8d60-b98bb43b7420
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

72260000 - Software-related services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,461 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,461 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL PLANT AND HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENTERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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