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title: "Plant Health and Biosecurity Postgraduate Certificates and MScs"
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# Plant Health and Biosecurity Postgraduate Certificates and MScs

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7811a85e-8d0a-4e56-86a0-3ef0aae3cb63

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Plant Health and Biosecurity Postgraduate Certificates and MScs" was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, specifically within the West Midlands region. The procurement has reached the award stage and was completed through a direct method known as a single tender action, which is below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract period begins on 24 March 2024 and ends on 30 June 2026, with the award being published on 20 May 2025.

This contract presents notable opportunities for educational institutions, particularly those with expertise in delivering postgraduate programmes in plant health and biosecurity. Though the direct procurement method suggests limited competition, universities and service providers in related fields could focus on building relationships with government departments like Defra for future opportunities. The contract alignments between educational objectives and governmental priorities could serve as a growth area for institutions aiming to enhance their consultancy and development services in specialised agricultural and environmental sectors.

## Notice

APHA are supporting a cohort of students in completing postgraduate certificates (PgC) and MSc's (Master of Science) with Harper Adams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97790723-39df-4933-8e6b-081b4a225ce8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,240 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97790723-39df-4933-8e6b-081b4a225ce8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97790723-39df-4933-8e6b-081b4a225ce8
  20th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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