--- title: "23078 - Healthy Bees Plan Education Activities - Lot 3 Apprenticeships" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64d173e4-504a-42c0-ac82-d4f404bafd16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64d173e4-504a-42c0-ac82-d4f404bafd16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64d173e4-504a-42c0-ac82-d4f404bafd16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64d173e4-504a-42c0-ac82-d4f404bafd16.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-04-18" --- # 23078 - Healthy Bees Plan Education Activities - Lot 3 Apprenticeships Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64d173e4-504a-42c0-ac82-d4f404bafd16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64d173e4-504a-42c0-ac82-d4f404bafd16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64d173e4-504a-42c0-ac82-d4f404bafd16.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, concerns the contract titled "23078 - Healthy Bees Plan Education Activities - Lot 3 Apprenticeships," classified under the industry category of education services, particularly focusing on beekeeping activities. The tender period has ended, with key contract dates spanning from 22 August 2016 to 31 March 2020. This contract, valued at £29,418, was awarded to the Bee Farmers Association, providing essential apprenticeship training aimed at improving honeybee health and reducing disease costs within commercial beekeeping operations across various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in agricultural and health training related to beekeeping. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the fields of education, agriculture, and health would find this contract well-suited for their capabilities. Participation in these training activities could not only enhance their service offerings but also bolster their reputation within the sector. ## 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/32e7c7eb-351c-49e3-ba46-330068185097 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 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 | £29,418 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £88,254 | | 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 | BEE FARMERS 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 - 18 Apr 2019 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e7c7eb-351c-49e3-ba46-330068185097 - 19 Apr 2017 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa42571-580a-4a61-8ce0-944d8a59ed00 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e7c7eb-351c-49e3-ba46-330068185097 18th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa42571-580a-4a61-8ce0-944d8a59ed00 19th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5be77e07-7a1d-4827-83d8-35f69b0d0cc6 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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