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Export health certificates

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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27 Feb 2026 at 13:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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27 Feb 2026 at 12:44

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is overseeing the procurement process titled "Export health certificates," aimed at services related to certification within the meat and livestock sector. This procurement process is located in Coventry, UK, and pertains to the industry category of certification services, identifiable by CPV code 79132000. It is presently in the award stage with a signing milestone due on 6th March 2026. The procurement method is direct, classified below the competition threshold, reinforcing that it is managed without competition due to the necessity of expertise in governmental roles and procedures along with DEFRA clearance for handling sensitive information. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 27th February 2026 and the operational period commencing on 1st April 2026 through 31st March 2027.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in certification services and those familiar with livestock sectors, especially those that can navigate multi-departmental government activities. SMEs poised to deliver targeted expert solutions without the competition due to the sensitive and specialised nature of this work stand to benefit most. With the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board calling the shots, businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in handling official sensitive information and align operations with departments like FSA, DEFRA, and APHA are encouraged to engage in this period marked by stability and guaranteed delivery requests within and beyond a specified date range.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Export health certificates

Notice Description

UKECP/ECL is the joint Government/industry coordination body that drafts and agrees export health certificates (EHC'S), joining up the work of the levy boards (QMS/HCC/LMC) and other organisations in the management of the certification process as well as providing support to exporters in the guidance and provision of up to date information, including the coordination of the work with DEFRA teams. ECL is the company established to deliver the work of the UK Export Certification Partnership and there is no other alternative supplier as the work requires detailed knowledge in the meat/livestock sector and a high level of understanding of the role and functions across multiple Government departments (is FSA, DEFRA, APHA, etc) and associated levy boards and LP's. Further, the information handled within the UKECP partnership requires DEFRA clearance as it is considered as 'official sensitive'. The role and work performed by UKECP is critical .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017904-2026
Current Stage
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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
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
2
Supplier Names

UK ECP

UKECP/ECL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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