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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) involves commissioning an economic impact assessment for a potential outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in the UK. This tender, under the procurement method of open competition, falls within the services category and has been assigned a value of approximately £40,000. The project aims to prepare the UK pig and pork industry, addressing economic and productivity impacts and will involve engagement with industry stakeholders. Key dates to note include the submission deadline on 24th August 2026 at 12 NOON and the contract period running from 21st September 2026 to 25th January 2027. The procurement is based in Coventry, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in economic analysis, particularly those with experience in the agricultural and food sectors. The emphasis on ASF impact assessment provides a growth avenue for firms capable of delivering comprehensive risk analysis and strategic insights that can aid industry resilience. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this below-threshold procurement process, which also factors in project planning and team expertise as crucial award criteria, beyond just pricing. Businesses with the capability to collaborate with industry bodies and governmental agencies will find this contract aligns with their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Economic impact assessment for an outbreak of African swine fever in the UK

Notice Description

AHDB is seeking quotes for an economic impact assessment for an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in the UK. This project forms part of a wider area of work concerned with preparing the UK pig and pork industry for a potential outbreak. ASF is a viral disease of pigs which is well-established in parts of Europe, Asia and Africa, with a reservoir of infection in the wild boar population. It is transmitted through infected pigs and contaminated pork products. ASF represents a significant and growing threat to the UK pig and pork sector, primarily from the potential introduction of the disease, particularly via illegally imported pork and pork products entering the country through passenger routes and other uncontrolled channels. AHDB has been working alongside other industry stakeholders and partners over the last several years on ASF prevention and awareness. We are now working to prepare the industry so that it can continue to function as normally as possible should an outbreak occur and recover rapidly thereafter. In addition to quantifying the economic and productivity impacts of a potential ASF outbreak in the UK, this review is intended to serve as an evidence base for industry representative bodies (e.g. National Pig Association, British Meat Processors' Association, National Farmers' Union) in their engagement with Government and other stakeholders. A key objective is to evidence the scale of economic risk posed to the UK pig sector and wider agri-food supply chain. As part of this wider area of work, and in light of the outbreak of ASF in Spain in November 2025, AHDB is looking to update and build on two previous economic impact assessments which it produced in 2018 and 2020. Estimated value is approx PS40k. Contract start date is 21st September 2026, end date 25th January 2027. Closing date is Monday 24th August at 12 NOON. Please email your response to miranda.poulson@ahdb.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074294-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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