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CEVAS training for farmers Open Farm Sunday

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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27 Jan 2026 at 23:52

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01 Oct 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), located in Coventry, UK, pertains to the provision of CEVAS training for farmers participating in Open Farm Sunday 2026. This tender, identified by "STA10245", involves delivering specialised training services across various UK regions, including UKC through UKK. The procurement stage is complete, with the project's contract period spanning from 9th October 2025 to 31st December 2026. The process was conducted through a "direct" procurement method, categorised as "Below threshold - without competition", with the contract being awarded to LEAF, a supplier based in Warwickshire, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those adept at public engagement and event coordination. The focus on bespoke training courses and the development of public engagement resources aligns well with organisations that possess expertise in agricultural education, activity planning, and community outreach. Although the tender was directly awarded, similar opportunities might arise, providing openings for SMEs and larger organisations interested in engaging with public sector projects and contributing to the enhancement of public events like Open Farm Sunday.

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Notice Title

CEVAS training for farmers Open Farm Sunday

Notice Description

Scope of work for Open Farm Sunday (OFS) for set number of levy paying farmers who will be included in the OFS for the June 2026 event only. This is the sole training provider of the nationally recognised CEVAS accreditation and the lead organisation for coordinating Open Farm Sunday (OFS) across the UK. The provider will deliver 2 bespoke 3-day CEVAS accredited courses focused on public engagement for OFS 2026. Courses include 1 on-farm CPD day hosted by an experienced OFS farmer. The provider will develop bespoke public engagement resources for participating hosts. This will include collaboration with the Contracting Authority to create an incentivised feedback and evaluation offer. The one-off inclusion of these farms will require this training to be concluded well in advance of the OFS event in June.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a5e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007347-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,364 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£29,364 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LEAF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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