Online Bee Health Education Maintenance

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Online Bee Health Education Maintenance" was conducted by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government public authority located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London. This contract addresses the maintenance of online bee health courses and encompasses hosting, technical support, and course updates, ensuring accessibility for intermediate-level beekeepers in England and Wales. The project falls under the categories of technical support, software-related, and e-learning services, aligning with the overarching goal of supporting bee health education. The contract was awarded directly without competition, typical of a below-threshold procurement. It commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run initially for ten months, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2030.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning platforms, software support, and technical education services. With the contract awarded to Mentera, a large-scale supplier based in Ceredigion, the project requires capabilities in managing and updating digital educational resources efficiently. Companies focusing on technological solutions for the agricultural or environmental sectors, particularly those with expertise in sustainability and education technology, would be well-positioned to compete for such opportunities. Given the fixed-term duration with potential extension, businesses can strategically plan for sustained engagement and collaboration with government entities like the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Online Bee Health Education Maintenance

Notice Description

Maintenance of Online Bee Health Courses for an initial term of ten (10) months, with three (3) optional one (1) year extensions until 31st March 2030. Including but not limited to, hosting, technical support, updates to ensure platform stability and security, and ensuring continued accessibility and functionality of all course materials to ensure the online training course modules must remain accessible for intermediate level beekeepers in England and Wales. Note: Although the notice states a start date of 02/06/2026, the start date was 01/06/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053827-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

72260000 - Software-related services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,037 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MENTERA

Further Information

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