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Askham Bryan College - Farm Management Services

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE

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09 May 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

Askham Bryan College, a specialist land-based institution within the Further Education sector situated in York, has initiated a tender for Farm Management Services to be provided at its 240-hectare farm. The procurement seeks expertise in managing dairy, beef, and sheep enterprises, along with forage and arable crop production, in connection to the institution’s curriculum in agricultural education. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement activity set to conclude on 20th June 2025. The projected contract period spans from December 2025 to November 2028, with potential renewals extending up to 2030. Interested businesses must engage by the mentioned due date for this above-threshold service procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with proficiency in agricultural operations and land-based educational training. Companies specialising in agricultural services, business, and management consultancy are ideal candidates to apply, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, as indicated by the suitability criteria. By aligning themselves with the college’s educational objectives, businesses can gain valuable exposure and enhance their credentials while contributing to a realistic work environment beneficial for student learning. The contract promises a collaborative engagement, facilitating the development of advanced farming techniques and management practices, thereby playing a pivotal role in the college’s educational mission and offering a considerable scope for business growth and sectoral influence.

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Notice Title

Askham Bryan College - Farm Management Services

Notice Description

Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college, designated within the Further Education sector, requiring Farm Management Services, at its farm located at the York campus. As an academic institution, all its resources, including the farm, exist to assist in the delivery of high quality learning, teaching and research. The college farm is a commercial enterprise, managed to support a realistic working environment for students to experience and acquire an appropriate range of industrially relevant skills. The farm comprises approximately 240 ha of land and buildings which include a dairy unit comprising of a 20:20 rapid exit parlour, a robotic milking unit, cubicle housing and associated handling areas and infrastructure, a purpose-built calf rearing and beef finishing unit, forage clamps, waste handling facilities and a 22kWh micro anaerobic digester. The proposed contract includes management of the Farming Business specifically the management of the dairy, beef and sheep enterprises and associated forage and arable crop production, working in conjunction with the curriculum provision of agricultural education. The College require the supplier to have experience in such areas as well as in the management of student training requirements, to provide a high quality learning experience.

Planning Information

Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college, designated within the Further Education sector, requiring Farm Management Services, at its farm located at the York campus. As an academic institution, all its resources, including the farm, exist to assist in the delivery of high quality learning, teaching and research. The college farm is a commercial enterprise, managed to support a realistic working environment for students to experience and acquire an appropriate range of industrially relevant skills. The farm comprises approximately 240 ha of land and buildings which include a dairy unit comprising of a 20:20 rapid exit parlour, a robotic milking unit, cubicle housing and associated handling areas and infrastructure, a purpose-built calf rearing and beef finishing unit, forage clamps, waste handling facilities and a 22kWh micro anaerobic digester. The proposed contract includes management of the Farming Business specifically the management of the dairy, beef and sheep enterprises and associated forage and arable crop production, working in conjunction with the curriculum provision of agricultural education. The College require the supplier to have experience in such areas as well as in the management of student training requirements, to provide a high quality learning experience. If your organization is interested, please contact procurement@askham-bryan.ac.uk to register your interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05103c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020238-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@askham-bryan.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO23 3FR
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Rural West York
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

Further Information

Notice Documents

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