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AHDB Technical Framework Agreement

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTRE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (AHDB)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has initiated a procurement process for the "AHDB Technical Framework Agreement," aimed at enhancing the technical directorate's activities related to knowledge exchange, research, and development. This involves a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, focusing on a range of services within the environmental protection industry. Located in Coventry, UK, this procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract recently signed on 6th August 2021, valued at £12,040,000, covering multiple areas of expertise across nine lots, including leadership training and integrated pest management.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), involved in consultancy, training, and environmental management. Companies with expertise in agribusiness, human resources, and animal health are well-suited to compete for the various lots available, enabling them to contribute their capabilities to AHDB's efforts in enhancing agricultural practices and sustainability. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and participate in this valuable initiative that seeks to foster innovation and knowledge sharing within the industry.

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Notice Title

AHDB Technical Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Framework Agreement to support the technical directorate of AHDB and its activities relating to knowledge exchange, research and development. The aim of this framework is to support those activities with additional expertise and capabilities sourced from consultants, experts and trainers. It is split into 9 Lots covering: Lot 1 Leadership & Management training Lot 2 Lean reviews Lot 3 Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Integrated Pest Management and Grassland Management Lot 4 Agribusiness/ Finance reviews Lot 5 HR/ Workforce Planning Lot 6 Animal Health, Welfare and Biosecurity Lot 7 Digital Copywriting Lot 8 Behavioural Insights Lot 9 Evidence for Farming Initiative.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement to support the technical directorate of AHDB and its activities relating to knowledge exchange, research and development. The aim of this framework is to support those activities with additional expertise and capabilities sourced from consultants, experts and trainers. It is split into 9 Lots covering: Lot 1 Leadership & Management training Lot 2 Lean reviews Lot 3 Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Integrated Pest Management and Grassland Management Lot 4 Agribusiness/ Finance reviews Lot 5 HR/ Workforce Planning Lot 6 Animal Health, Welfare and Biosecurity Lot 7 Digital Copywriting Lot 8 Behavioural Insights Lot 9 Evidence for Farming Initiative.

Renewal: There is the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000646638
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445566
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,260,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,040,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2021 - 3 Jun 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
March 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTRE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (AHDB)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476692051

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV8 2TL
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

SRUC

STRUTT & PARKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408818
    AHDB Technical Framework Agreement - Framework Agreement to support the technical directorate of AHDB and its activities relating to knowledge exchange, research and development. The aim of this framework is to support those activities with additional expertise and capabilities sourced from consultants, experts and trainers. It is split into 9 Lots covering: Lot 1 Leadership & Management training Lot 2 Lean reviews Lot 3 Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Integrated Pest Management and Grassland Management Lot 4 Agribusiness/ Finance reviews Lot 5 HR/ Workforce Planning Lot 6 Animal Health, Welfare and Biosecurity Lot 7 Digital Copywriting Lot 8 Behavioural Insights Lot 9 Evidence for Farming Initiative.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445566
    AHDB Technical Framework Agreement - Framework Agreement to support the technical directorate of AHDB and its activities relating to knowledge exchange, research and development. The aim of this framework is to support those activities with additional expertise and capabilities sourced from consultants, experts and trainers. It is split into 9 Lots covering: Lot 1 Leadership & Management training Lot 2 Lean reviews Lot 3 Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Integrated Pest Management and Grassland Management Lot 4 Agribusiness/ Finance reviews Lot 5 HR/ Workforce Planning Lot 6 Animal Health, Welfare and Biosecurity Lot 7 Digital Copywriting Lot 8 Behavioural Insights Lot 9 Evidence for Farming Initiative.

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