--- title: "AHDB Service Delivery under AHDBs Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) Project 2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6476d0e3-85cc-40a5-860c-f77858497c68" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6476d0e3-85cc-40a5-860c-f77858497c68" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6476d0e3-85cc-40a5-860c-f77858497c68.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6476d0e3-85cc-40a5-860c-f77858497c68.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-01-13" --- # AHDB Service Delivery under AHDBs Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) Project 2022 Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6476d0e3-85cc-40a5-860c-f77858497c68 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6476d0e3-85cc-40a5-860c-f77858497c68) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6476d0e3-85cc-40a5-860c-f77858497c68.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking contracts under the title "AHDB Service Delivery under AHDB's Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) Project 2022". This initiative, related to the agricultural industry, aims to support farmers and land managers in England during the Agricultural Transition period (2021 to 2027). The tender is currently in the open phase, with bids due by 11 February 2022, and the contract period extending from 7 March to 31 August 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, allowing wider participation. This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in agricultural support services and business management to enhance their market presence. Businesses that can provide Farm Business Review consultations and Agri-Business Appraisals, particularly those experienced in working across Northern and Southern England, would be well-suited to respond. As contracts may be awarded to multiple suppliers, this creates a competitive environment for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the agricultural sector. ## Notice AHDB have successfully secured funding as part of the Defra Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) project, second phase (known as the 'Interim Phase'). The funding is to provide resilience support to farmers and land managers in England to help them prepare for the Agricultural Transition period (2021 to 2027). Information about AHDB can be found here http://www.ahdb.org.uk The tender is split into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - North and Midlands: Due to an extension to AHDB's contract from 1st March 2022 to 31st August 2022, extra capacity is required, to deliver the AHDB Farm Business Review service, as such a minimum of 200 FBR half day consultations and 40 Agri-Business Appraisals are required from suppliers who can cover Northern England and the Midlands. Lot 2 - South: Due to an extension to AHDB's contract from 1st March 2022 to 31st August 2022, extra capacity is required, to deliver the AHDB Farm Business Review service, as such a minimum of 800 FBR half day consultations and 160 Agri-Business Appraisals are required from suppliers who can cover Southern England i.e. East of England, South East and the South West. Suppliers can bid on one or both Lots. It is anticipated that to achieve these figures, contracts will be awarded to more than one supplier. Delivery/activity can take place from 1st March to 30th June 2022, with July and August being used to wind down the project, pay invoices and run final reporting information and evaluation. Additional information: NOTE: IF YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED ON DEFRA'S E-TENDERING PORTAL PLEASE GO STRAIGHT TO STEP 2 BELOW. IF UNREGISTERED PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO REGISTER 1. Register your company on the e-tendering portal (this is only required once). Select the 'Login or register to participate' link above and click the 'Register now' link on the home page. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Next' 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. Respond to the PQQ/ITT Login to the portal with your username/password. Click the 'PQQs Open To All Suppliers or ITT's Open To All Suppliers' link. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT Click the 'Express Interest' button on the right-hand side of the page, This will move the PQQ/ITT into your My PQQs or My ITT's page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking the Settings and Buyer Attachments under 'PQQ Details' or 'ITT Details'. 3. Responding to the PQQ/ITT You can now choose to 'Create Response'. If you are declining to respond please click on the three dots and select 'Decline To Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You must use the Messages function to communicate to the Procurement Officer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion then follow the onscreen instructions to complete your response to the PQQ/ITT. You must then publish your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the right hand side of the screen. If you have a technical issue please use the online Help function or call the free helpline on 0800 368 4850 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68df008-fda5-4098-8aeb-2b50799658e7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 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 | STONELEIGH | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2022 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68df008-fda5-4098-8aeb-2b50799658e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68df008-fda5-4098-8aeb-2b50799658e7 13th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.ahdb.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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