Tender

Consultancy Services to Deliver Carbon Audits & Farm Action Plans for the Environment Baselining Pilot

AHDB (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Tender

11 Oct 2024 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is seeking one or more suppliers to deliver carbon audits and accompanying action plans as part of its Environment Baselining Pilot. This open procurement process, categorised under Agricultural Services (CPV code 77100000), aims to evaluate and enhance farming practices across various sectors including Dairy, Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, and Pork. The procurement is in the Tender stage with a closing date set for 21st November 2024 at noon. The successful suppliers will commence their contract on 3rd March 2025, running until 31st December 2029, covering farms across the UK. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically or in writing via the Defra Network eTendering Portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in agricultural carbon audits to contribute to a high-profile environmental initiative. Businesses that have experience in carbon auditing, especially within the farming sector, are well-suited to compete for this tender. By delivering comprehensive audits and action plans, successful bidders will play a crucial role in helping AHDB achieve its sustainability goals. The project scope offers long-term engagement and the potential for substantial business growth through partnership with a reputable public body like AHDB. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in environmental consultancy and agricultural services are particularly encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services to Deliver Carbon Audits & Farm Action Plans for the Environment Baselining Pilot

Notice Description

AHDB requires one or more suppliers to deliver carbon audits and accompanying action plans for its Environment Baselining Pilot. AHDB are seeking suppliers who are able to provide consultants that have experience in delivering whole business carbon audits on a range of farming businesses including, but not limited to, the four levy sectors supported by AHDB/QMS namely, Dairy, Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, and Pork. (Supplier/tenderer: the organisation with which AHDB contracts and is responsible for managing the delivery of the services by the Consultants as described in this document. Consultants: these are individuals which are managed by the suppliers and are responsible for delivering the audits and action plans as described.) <br/>Closing date is NOON 21st November 2024

Lot Information

Lot 1

AHDB requires one or more suppliers to deliver carbon audits and accompanying action plans for its Environment Baselining Pilot. AHDB are seeking suppliers who are able to provide consultants that have experience in delivering whole business carbon audits on a range of farming businesses including, but not limited to, the four levy sectors supported by AHDB/QMS namely, Dairy, Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, and Pork. (Supplier/tenderer: the organisation with which AHDB contracts and is responsible for managing the delivery of the services by the Consultants as described in this document. Consultants: these are individuals which are managed by the suppliers and are responsible for delivering the audits and action plans as described.)

(The carbon audit tool to be used on all farms will be provided through AHDB and is being procured through a separate contract (tender reference: 2024-725)).
This carbon audit and subsequent action plan will be delivered on 170 participating farms in the www.ahdb.org.uk/baselining . AHDB wants to determine a net carbon balance for each farm business, reporting at the business, enterprise and system level. The participating farms will include a range of farm enterprises, including but not limited to all AHDB levy sectors i.e. Cereals & Oilseeds, Beef and Lamb, Dairy and Pork. Many farms will be mixed farms and may involve sectors and activities not covered by the AHDB levy. The farms participating in this pilot have been selected based on several factors to optimise regional spread, and distribution of soil type, sector, system and land management practices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a812
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032797-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AHDB (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Julia Burger
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4SU
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

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