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title: "23078 - Healthy Bees Plan Education Activities - Lot 1"
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# 23078 - Healthy Bees Plan Education Activities - Lot 1

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f64bb35-a406-4daa-bba0-93931de92b95

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "23078 - Healthy Bees Plan Education Activities - Lot 1" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the industry of education and training services related to bee-keeping machinery. The contracting authority is based in London, England. The procurement method used was a contract extension, and the contract period commenced on 22nd August 2016 and ran until 31st March 2020. The total value of the contract was £14,555. Such contracts typically require suppliers to register on the Bravo Solutions e-tendering portal to access the relevant documents.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in education, training services, and environmental conservation sectors, particularly those specialising in beekeeping and animal husbandry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of providing innovative training solutions and demonstrating effective engagement techniques for local beekeeping communities. By participating in this procurement, businesses can tap into the growing commitment to sustainable beekeeping practices and contribute to enhancing honeybee health.

## Notice

Contract extension for APHA involvement with the Apprenticeship Scheme, including Induction, development and classroom-based training of the apprentices and collaboration with the NBU with regard to DASH to reduce the costs associated with disease within commercial beekeeping operations and to improve the health of honeybees Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3217534-fbe8-465e-aef1-8311c878d223 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract extension |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,555 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,665 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 16640000 - Bee-keeping machinery
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
- 80561000 - Health training services

## Release History

- 14 May 2019 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3217534-fbe8-465e-aef1-8311c878d223
- 19 Apr 2017 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/401952d4-f044-439f-99f0-9008aaed9928

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3217534-fbe8-465e-aef1-8311c878d223
  14th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/401952d4-f044-439f-99f0-9008aaed9928
  19th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd09bc65-154f-4c5b-b6ca-e7b8d39579e2
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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