--- title: "AHDB Horticultural Levy Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63bf7543-b7b1-4fea-8c59-ea68273abdb3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63bf7543-b7b1-4fea-8c59-ea68273abdb3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63bf7543-b7b1-4fea-8c59-ea68273abdb3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63bf7543-b7b1-4fea-8c59-ea68273abdb3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-12-08" --- # AHDB Horticultural Levy Support Services Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63bf7543-b7b1-4fea-8c59-ea68273abdb3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63bf7543-b7b1-4fea-8c59-ea68273abdb3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63bf7543-b7b1-4fea-8c59-ea68273abdb3.json) ## Summary The Agricultural and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is seeking independent economic and financial expertise through the tender titled "AHDB Horticultural Levy Support Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the agricultural and horticultural industries. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 4th January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 13th January 2021 and will last until 13th January 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating that all eligible suppliers may submit proposals. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in financial consulting and analysis within the agricultural sector. Companies with expertise in economic evaluation and those familiar with horticultural operations will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be accessible and inclusive. Engaging in this contract could enhance a supplier's network within the horticultural community while contributing to the development of improved levy mechanisms for growers. ## Notice AHDB require independent economic and financial expertise to support and advise AHDB in achieving its objectives outlined below. The Horticulture sector is much more heterogeneous than the other sectors with a much greater variety of crops, and supply chain models than other sectors. Various options are currently being reviewed by AHDB with grower input including a revised formula calculation and an area based payment. AHDB require the successful bidder to develop these options through undertaking the following activity: a) work with AHDB Finance team to review the alternative calculation mechanism(s) b) Peer review the work carried out by the AHDB finance team and propose any amendments or alternatives which might improve the options. c) Agree the options to be tested with AHDB d) Interview a broadly typical sample of levy payers from each of the 6 groups, seeking their views on the pros and cons of the different possible levy mechanisms e) Calculate (where possible) indicative differences between the amount of levy paid under different mechanisms f) Include the outputs of the review in a final report recommending the strongest mechanism options for each of the different panels. Support Defra and AHDB in implementing accepted recommendations from the review in revised text for the Statutory Instrument. Throughout the delivery of the activity identified within the scope AHDB require the successful supplier to facilitate confidence in this exercise achieving independent views. In undertaking this work, the successful supplier may draw upon the work already carried out and any other sources they wish e.g. overseas horticulture levy collection mechanisms. AHDB are open to proposals on the exact methodology of seeking growers views. AHDB require the successful supplier to rely upon their well-developed network of contacts in the horticulture industry and not be reliant on AHDB introductions. The successful supplier is expected to draw upon their expertise in the different horticultural crops to be able to propose a methodology that ensures good coverage of the crop panels. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c8da14b-35b2-4474-92bf-67be8924a42b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Jan 2021 - 13 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2020 at 19:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c8da14b-35b2-4474-92bf-67be8924a42b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c8da14b-35b2-4474-92bf-67be8924a42b 8th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Please access the tender documents using Link #1 and the instructions above ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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