Award

Poultry Training

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 08:02

Award

21 May 2025 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process relates to a contract titled "Poultry Training," commissioned by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government authority based in London. The procurement falls under the services category and focuses on management training services, specifically designed to enhance the operational knowledge of frontline veterinary staff for managing poultry disease notifications. The award stage of this procurement was completed by September 2025, with the contract active from 1st to 5th September 2025. The tender was procured through a direct method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," and was valued at £16,800 gross. The Pirbright Institute, located in Woking, Surrey, was the awarded supplier. The initiative is aimed at addressing outbreaks of notifiable poultry diseases, with potential strategic importance for animal health management within the UK.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in management training and agricultural education sectors, particularly those with expertise in veterinary training and capacity building for disease control. Large organisations with the capability to deliver comprehensive training programmes could benefit from similar future contracts with governmental bodies focusing on public health preparedness. Businesses that are SMEs or VCSEs might also find opportunities, given their suitability is acknowledged. Engaging in such contracts not only provides financial gain but can significantly enhance reputation and credibility within the public procurement marketplace.

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Notice Title

Poultry Training

Notice Description

To increase the operational knowledge of frontline veterinary staff in anticipation of responding to notifications of poultry disease and thus address our preparedness for tackling notifiable diseases outbreaks with potentially devastating consequences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059068-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£14,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
Network Procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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