This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 09:43

Award

29 May 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), located in London, has completed a procurement process for a "Poultry Health Training Course" aimed at enhancing the operational knowledge of its field veterinarians. This course is specifically designed to prepare frontline veterinary staff to address potential poultry disease outbreaks. The training will take place from 20th to 24th July 2026 and will be delivered by The Pirbright Institute in Woking. The procurement method employed was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, and the process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 11th June 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in management training services, particularly those specialising in health and veterinary training, to engage with central government-level contracts. Companies that can provide high-quality, specialised training solutions will be well-positioned to benefit from this type of procurement. While this specific contract was awarded directly to The Pirbright Institute, similar future opportunities may be accessible to SMEs and large enterprises alike, particularly those able to demonstrate expertise in niche training services essential to public health and safety.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Poultry Health Training Course

Notice Description

For five APHA members of staff (field vets) to attend a F2F Poultry Health training course delivered by The Pirbright Institute between the 20th to the 24th July 2026. To increase the operational knowledge of frontline veterinary staff in anticipation of responding to notifications of poultry disease, and thus address our preparedness for tackling notifiable disease outbreaks with potentially devastating consequences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a885
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055054-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£10,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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