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title: "Farmer survey concerning food safety and biosecurity behaviours in the pig sector"
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# Farmer survey concerning food safety and biosecurity behaviours in the pig sector

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8556bcd7-a576-45e5-bf02-ea728c961ee0

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is seeking quotes for a research service titled "Farmer survey concerning food safety and biosecurity behaviours in the pig sector." This procurement process falls under the industry category of Research services and Agricultural services. The tender, with ID CF202092, aims to gather information on pig farmers' practices and attitudes related to disease control, biosecurity, and food safety. The contract period is scheduled from January 8, 2024, to April 8, 2024. The tender deadline for submission is October 30, 2023, and the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold.

This opportunity to conduct the farmer survey can benefit businesses in the services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this tender. Businesses interested in research services related to agriculture and food safety would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. The survey focuses on improving understanding of disease control and mitigating risks in the pig sector, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to enhancing food safety practices within the industry.

## Notice

AHDB are seeking quotes for a survey of the practices and attitudes of pig farmers relating to disease control, biosecurity and food safety. We aim to improve understanding of the barriers and opportunities on farm to controlling and mitigating risks. Food safety incidents are a risk to human and animal health and are also a threat to the reputation of the pork industry. It is unknown to what degree pig producers see themselves as food producers rather than livestock keepers and how that may influence their approach to pork safety. Guidance and interventions to reduce these risks are hampered by the limited information available on how pig keepers respond to advice and how they perceive their role in food safety. This research forms part of the Collaborative Action for Pork Safety (CAPS) project, a collaboration between AHDB, APHA and the University of Hertfordshire funded by the Quadram Institute Bioscience. The CAPS project has three work packages: the first two are studies on the microbial ecology of pathogens on farms and in abattoirs. The third, and the subject of this tender, is a study on the practices and attitudes of pig farmers relating to disease control, biosecurity and food safety. We aim to improve understanding of the barriers and opportunities on farm to controlling and mitigating risks. If you are interested in this opportunity, please ensure to email BOTH addresses to receive a specification. miranda.bowden-doyle@ahdb.org.uk and lauren.turner@ahdb.org.uk Additional information: PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in this opportunity, please email BOTH of the following Parties: Miranda.Bowden-Doyle@ahdb.org.uk Lauren.Turner@ahdb.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf0503e-692e-495e-83e2-2335b154989d |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 8 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 4PE |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf0503e-692e-495e-83e2-2335b154989d
- 25 Sep 2023 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf0503e-692e-495e-83e2-2335b154989d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf0503e-692e-495e-83e2-2335b154989d
  28th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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