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Increasing the Accessibility of Plant Healthy Certification

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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25 Jun 2025 at 09:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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12 Jun 2025 at 17:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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12 Jun 2025 at 17:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract awarded by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) focuses on enhancing the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme, set to run from 25 June 2025 to 31 March 2028. This procurement process falls under the services category and employs a direct award method, primarily due to the ownership of intellectual property rights by Plant Healthy Limited. As a public authority within central government, Defra aims to support the expansion phase of the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme, which focuses on promoting plant health and biosecurity. The primary deliverables include optimising accessibility to the certification scheme, developing a benchmarking process, and expanding its reach across the United Kingdom.

Businesses within the field of plant health, biosecurity, and certification services stand to benefit from this scheme as it supports professionals in growing and supplying healthy plants. The Plant Healthy Certification Scheme offers significant opportunities for growth through collaboration, enhancing industry standards, and facilitating safer trade within the sector. Companies that specialise in certification services or have expertise in plant health management will find this tender aligns with their capabilities, providing a unique chance to contribute to and benefit from the expansion of a nationally recognised certification scheme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Increasing the Accessibility of Plant Healthy Certification

Notice Description

A three-year (25 June 2025 - 31st March 2028) Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to registered, not-for-profit, charity Plant Healthy Limited that aims to promote and enhance plant health and biosecurity. It focuses on helping professionals grow and supply healthy plants and minimizing the risk of introducing and spreading damaging pests and diseases. As Plant Healthy Limited is closely associated with Defra and its activities are designed to support Defra's efforts in protecting plant health and facilitating safe trade but it is not controlled by Defra, the MoA is being awarded to support the expansion phase of the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme (PHCS). Plant Healthy Limited owns and manages the Plant Health Management Standard and the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme. Key Deliverables of the Proposed MoA: Optimise PHCS accessibility Establish a robust benchmarking process Expand the reach of Plant Healthy Certification

Procurement Information

On the basis that: Plant Healthy Limited owns the intellectual property rights to the Plant Health Management Standard and the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054812
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034925-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£434,683 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£434,683 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
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

Plant Healthy Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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