This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2017 at 01:00

Tender

07 Jun 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to provide an Advisory Service for the Beef Efficiency Scheme with a contract covering the period from 2017 to 2019, with potential extensions for two additional years. The procurement, classified under the services category, is currently in the Active stage after being awarded on 25 August 2017. Interested parties were required to submit their bids by 10 July 2017, and the advisory service aims to support approximately 1,800 beef farmers in Scotland by assisting them in meeting their obligations under the scheme. The service focuses on on-farm visits, greenhouse gas emissions audits, and management improvement strategies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural consultancy, environmental management, and farmer support services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing advisory solutions for the farming sector, particularly around sustainability and efficiency improvements, would be well-positioned to compete. The scope includes compliance with specific insurance requirements and the ability to facilitate on-site assessments, making it an ideal opportunity for established consultancy firms or new entrants with innovative solutions in agricultural efficiency and sustainability practices.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Advisory Service for the Beef Efficiency Scheme

Notice Description

An Advisory Service in relation to the Beef Efficiency Scheme for the period 2017-2019 (with the possibility of being extended for up to two further years).

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Advisory Service to approximately 1,800 beef farmers participating in the Beef Efficiency Scheme.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for two further one-year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000498224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293748
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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