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In-home usage data and insight requirements for AHDB

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 13:57

Award

08 May 2026 at 11:01

Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), located at Middlemarch Business Park in Coventry, United Kingdom, sought to procure services related to in-home usage data and insights on eating habits through an open procedure. The process progressed through the stages of tender to awarding. It was legally based on the UKPGA 2023/54, with the contract fully executed on 8th May 2026. The primary industry category was data analysis services, with the involvement focused on understanding consumer behaviour and consumption trends particularly for meat, fish, poultry, and dairy products. The tender was scheduled to culminate by 3rd March 2026, with a final contract period extending from 9th May 2026 to 8th May 2029, allowing for potential renewals under a 1+1+1 scheme.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in data analysis and insight services, particularly those specialising in consumer behaviour and market research. Companies like Numerator UK Limited, which are involved in analysing in-home consumption patterns, would find such contracts advantageous to expand their client base and refine their service offerings. SMEs with capabilities in data-driven insights can leverage this contract to showcase their expertise and contribute to a better understanding of market dynamics, hence fostering business growth in this sector. The open procurement method indicates inclusive opportunities, encouraging diverse businesses to participate and potentially collaborate in delivering valuable market insights.

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Notice Title

In-home usage data and insight requirements for AHDB

Notice Description

AWARDED - This tender opportunity is for the provision of in-home usage data and insight relating to eating habits within the home. The Retail and Consumer Insight (RCI) team offers independent market analysis using AHDB and third-party data. Their goal is to explain shifts in consumer attitudes and behaviour, helping levy payers understand the market and make informed decisions. AHDB currently uses in-home consumption data currently contracted from Worldpanel by Numerator. How we use in-home data: The in-home usage data provides greater context into the types of meals eaten in the home but also what types of meal our categories are featuring in. The usage data has been used very heavily with our Market Development team to understand the current consumption profile Insight requirement: Track known behaviour of MFP and Dairy products in the home, looking at consumption trends and delivery of insight to understand actual behaviour and motivations behind these. Category coverage: Details below show the category items that included in AHDB's analysis of what it eaten in the home. It shows the set of comparison products that falls within the current analysis. Meat/Fish/Poultry (MFP): Fresh Red Meat, Fresh Beef, Fresh Lamb, Fresh Pork, Frozen Beef, Frozen Lamb, Frozen Pork, Fresh Poultry (breakout for Chicken-Turkey), Fish, Frozen Poultry, Sliced Cooked Meats, Sausages, Bacon, Fresh Burgers & Grills, Frozen Burgers & Grills, Ready To Cook, Ready Meals, Fresh Pulled Pork and BBQ Further cuts breakdown for primary Beef, Lamb and Pork: Roasting (breakout for leg/shoulder for Lamb & loin / belly for pork) , Frying/Grilling, Mince, Chops, Bacon (Chops/Joints/Rashers) Dairy Category coverage: Cheese, Milk , Butter, spreads and margarine (BSM), Yoghurt and Cream. Dairy alternatives Filters: Cheese filters on: Extra Mature, Mature, Medium, Mild, Vintage BSM filters: Butter and Margarine, then splits on Block, spreadable Category Measures: A full range of measures will be required including but not limited to: * Number of Occasions * Demographics * Geographic's * Cooking method * Time of day * Meal type * Details of foods eaten combinations * Who / Number Present * Ability to track year-on-year trends Category-meal drivers, e.g. Occasion motivators, Cooking method, Preparation time, complementary food, dish consumed in the home.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050397-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,135,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,135,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 8 May 2029 2-3 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 4SU
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

NUMERATOR UK LIMITED (WORLDPANEL BY NUMERATOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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