This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 17:17

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 17:11

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 11:11

Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has concluded the procurement process for the "Production and Supply of Poultry Rate Cards" contract. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, reached the award stage on 18th September 2025. Located in London, APHA serves as the buying organisation with its details listed under both central government and public authority. The procurement was focused within the services category, particularly in areas like agricultural and animal husbandry services. The contract, valued at approximately £639,330, began on 19th September 2025, and will run until August 2028, with an option to extend up to a total of three additional years.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in agricultural services and consultancy within the poultry industry. Businesses that excel in providing bespoke valuations, regular updates, and expert advice in poultry rate assessments are well-suited to compete for similar projects. Large organisations like RSK ADAS Limited, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the proficiency required to succeed. SMEs with expertise in these areas can also find potential opportunities, as the procurement is open, encouraging broad participation from varied sizes of companies. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business portfolios and provide consistent operational engagement over several years.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Production and Supply of Poultry Rate Cards

Notice Description

This requirement is for the Production and Supply of Poultry Rate Cards (PRCs). There are three elements to the requirement. 1. Provide regular review and updates as required, of a variety of PRCs at specified intervals (typically quarterly); and 2. Be prepared to conduct bespoke valuations for different bird types/production systems or to provide expert advice if requested. 3. Provide expert advice, as required. Please note that this Contract started on the 15 September 2025 not 19 September 2025 as indicated on this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two (2) separate options to extend the duration for an additional twelve (12) months each option.

Planning Information

A market engagement Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published under Procurement Regulations 2015 on 30 October 2024 (Ref: 2024/S 000-035133) to understand the market appetite and ability of the market to resource and bid for this work. Suppliers were to requested to respond (by email) to the PIN by answering a set question by 3pm on Thursday 15 November 24.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057889-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

03324000 - Live poultry

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77100000 - Agricultural services

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£639,330 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£639,330 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2025-08-08

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

RSK ADAS Limited

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