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Pig World publication

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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11 Jun 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), a central government public authority based in Coventry, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Pig World publication," falls under the industry category of technical publications and targets the goods procurement category. This tender was awarded to the Mark Allen Group, with the procurement method being direct procurement below the threshold, thus without competition. The contract is active and covers a period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a gross amount of £46,000. The final award stage was completed on 11th June 2025.

The "Pig World publication" contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the technical publications sector, specifically those specialising in agricultural content. As the procurement method was direct and below the threshold, it indicates an opportunity for small and medium enterprises or niche players who can fulfil requirements through targeted advertorial content. Enterprises with expertise in producing high-quality print publications for the agricultural sector will find this a lucrative opportunity for growth, especially those adept at creating engaging and informative advertorials that resonate with readers interested in pig farming.

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Notice Title

Pig World publication

Notice Description

12 monthly three-page advertorials in Pig World Magazine, and 14 adverts to be place in the magazine or supplements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054664
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031411-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22121000 - Technical publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
Sarah Waters
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

MARK ALLEN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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