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US Livestock Insights

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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04 Jun 2025 at 17:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, located in Coventry, UK, recently concluded a procurement process titled "US Livestock Insights." This contract, awarded to John Wilkes, aims to provide crucial market insights into the US livestock industry, an area of strategic interest for the UK. The procurement fell under the services category, specifically market research services, and involved direct procurement below the threshold without competition. With the procurement stage marked as complete, the contract was signed on 30th April 2025, and it is active from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. This initiative is significant in the current political climate, as it seeks to inform and enhance decision-making processes related to the US market.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those with expertise in the US livestock sector. Businesses that can offer timely, accurate insights will find this type of contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their market presence. The partnership with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board could pave the way for further engagements with UK public authorities. Companies with experience in navigating cross-border agricultural markets or those seeking to enter the government procurement space will find this tender especially promising for growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

US Livestock Insights

Notice Description

Provide market insight on the US livestock market. The market is strategically important due to the long term potential it holds for the UK. Having local expertise,is critical to AHDB's work in providing up to date insight to support our understanding the current market dynamic, this includes insight on government and industry body intelligence. In the current political climate, timely information is of the essence and key to decision our making in relation to the US market. Such information helps inform our work and provide accurate insight to levy payers, both those exporting and others looking at the potential of the market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054324
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030055-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,541 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN WILKES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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