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title: "AHDB Technical Framework Agreement"
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# AHDB Technical Framework Agreement

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28871b5e-eb1e-4e34-81d9-a9c068dd3acd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the AHDB Technical Framework Agreement, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on financial consultancy services. This framework is designed to support the technical directorate of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) within the UK. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, with a total value of £12,040,000 and a minimum value of £6,280,000. The contract period extends from 6 August 2021 to 5 August 2023. The tender was awarded on 23 July 2021, and the project encompasses nine distinct lots, addressing various consultancy needs across the UK, including health and safety, agribusiness finance, and leadership training.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the consultancy and professional services sectors, particularly those offering expertise in agricultural management, finance, and training. Businesses that excel in providing leadership and management training, as well as those specialising in environmental management and digital copywriting, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete due to the framework's inclusive provisions, allowing for a diverse range of firms to participate in supporting the AHDB’s initiatives over the contract's duration.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb43f20-68ff-4265-af8a-5b7ce5278425 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2021 - 5 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,040,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,280,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | KENILWORTH |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 41 |
| Supplier names | DAVID LYTH CONSULTANCY; DJM CONSULTING; DUGDALE NUTRITION; EVILLE & JONES (COMMERCIAL SERVICES; FEDDEN USP; GEORGE FISHER CONSULTING; GSC GRAYS; HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE; HAZEL PREECE CONSULTANCY; HOLSTEIN; INK GARDENER COPYWRITING; KINGSHAY FARMING & CONSERVATION; LANTRA; LARA KAVANAGH; LAURENCE GOULD PARTNERSHIP; LEAN TRAINING AND SUPPORT FARMING; LIC; LIZ GENEVER CONSULTING; LOUISE BLENKHORN CONSULTANCY; MAP OF AGRICULTURE; MO GNNON & ASSOCIATES; NIAB; PROMAR INTERNATIONAL; PROSEWORKS; QUALITY MILK MANAGEMENT SERVICES; RAFT SOLUTIONS; REAL SUCCESS; RSK ADAS; SAC COMMERCIAL; SANDSTONE COMMUNICATIONS; SILAGE SOLUTIONS; ST. ANNA ADVIES; SYNERGY FARM HEALTH; THE AWARE LEADER; THE DAIRY GROUP; THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL; U&I LEARNING; UK FARMCARE; UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE; UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN; VICTORIA MACGREGOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb43f20-68ff-4265-af8a-5b7ce5278425

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