Award

Agricultural Valuation Services Framework Agreement

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 17:40

Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 13:19

Planning

07 Aug 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), has concluded the procurement process for an Agricultural Valuation Services Framework Agreement. This open framework, effective from February 2026 to January 2034, covers routine, expert, and monitor agricultural valuation services across the UK. The contract was awarded under an open procedure, with the total estimated value being £8.4 million. The framework aims to serve APHA, Defra, the Welsh Government, and the Scottish Government, providing critical services to control the spread of diseases such as bovine tuberculosis and bird flu. The official award notice was published on 20 January 2026, and all lots within the tender have been completed.

This framework presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in agricultural, forestry, and land management services. Large-scale firms with substantial expertise in livestock, crops, and asset valuation are well-positioned to benefit from long-term engagements. Businesses with robust experience in monitoring and auditing valuations could find viable opportunities within Lot 3, reserved for oversight of valuation practices. Furthermore, as an open framework agreement, it facilitates regular competition, potentially allowing further engagement under specified terms. Consequently, businesses capable of delivering high-quality, specialised valuation services are encouraged to partake, leveraging this framework to expand their client base within government sectors.

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Notice Title

Agricultural Valuation Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

An open framework for the provision of agricultural valuation services to Defra, APHA, Scottish Government & Welsh Government for the period of 2026 - 2034. This requirement covers three types of services referred to as "Lots": - Lot 1 [routine] Agricultural Valuation Services; - Lot 2 Expert Valuation Services; and - Lot 3: Monitor Valuation Services. This open framework can be used by: Defra, APHA, Welsh Government & Scottish Government. Due to system limitations in publishing the full volume of contracts and supplier information, all relevant details are provided in the following link: https://atamis-9529.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#8d000003VQwd/a/Tu000006z7p7/Lio3DGPCYRXpoklHb3txzVFI11Kh3hYlUwHW4hb2Uzs Please ensure that you click the 'download' option to get the full text of the notice. The information contained in the link has been shared with tendering suppliers as detailed.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Agricultural Valuation Services

This Lot covers the majority of the expected work under this agreement. This Lot allows for the appointment of Valuers to work on our behalf.

Lot 2: Expert Valuation Services

This Lot allows the appointment of a valuer with more experience than a valuer in Lot 1. expert valuers will review valuations done by another valuer that may have been challenged by the owner of the animal.

Lot 3: Monitor Valuation Services

This Lot allows the appointment of a valuer with more experience than a valuer in Lot 2. Monitor valuers will assess the work of valuers & expert valuers for audit purposes e.g., during large animal disease outbreaks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005053-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

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

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2026-08-15

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Tom Redfearn
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447920053570

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

WITHHELD SECTION94 SUPPLIER

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