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AHDB delivery of Agri Food & Drink Trade Diversification Economic Resilience Scheme 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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07 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AHDB delivery of Agri Food & Drink Trade Diversification Economic Resilience Scheme 2025" was facilitated by the Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority based in London. This contract, specifically for services, aims to bolster economic resilience within the agri-food sector against economic coercion. The tender was initiated on 30th October 2025, with contracts being awarded and signed on the same day. The contract period runs from 30th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, valued at £100,000. The procurement was direct and executed below threshold without competition, highlighting a streamlined and focused approach, given its strategic importance under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for large-scale businesses positioned in the agri-food and event services sector, like the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), which was ultimately awarded the contract. Such projects allow businesses to demonstrate their capability in supporting national objectives and potential challenges in the agri sector. The direct procurement method and lack of competition favour businesses adept at leveraging their existing government relationships and those prepared to engage in projects geared towards economic and sectoral resilience. Businesses with expertise in trade diversification and economic resilience planning would find this sector particularly rewarding.

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Notice Title

AHDB delivery of Agri Food & Drink Trade Diversification Economic Resilience Scheme 2025

Notice Description

EDI Agri Food Trade Diversification project is to build resilience in the agri food sector to the growing risk of economic coercion. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is uniquely placed to deliver the offal (meat) part of the programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071895-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialmarevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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