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title: "AHDB Technical Framework Agreement"
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# AHDB Technical Framework Agreement

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8afe2e61-8336-47f5-8924-9695d150e36c

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## Summary

The AHDB Technical Framework Agreement, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aims to support various activities including knowledge exchange, research, and development across the agricultural sector. This framework is classified under the agricultural and horticultural products industry category and encompasses nine distinct Lots, ranging from leadership training to environmental management. The tender was published on 10th February 2021, with a submission deadline set for 10th March 2021. The total value of the framework agreement is £15,260,000, with a minimum contract sum of £3,960,000. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 4th June 2021 and extend until 3rd June 2023.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in consultancy and training sectors, particularly those with expertise in management training, health and safety, environmental services, and financial advisory. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can deliver specialised services relevant to the nine Lots of this framework. Companies focusing on agriculture, financial services, and various training methodologies would be particularly well-suited to respond to this tender, thereby potentially enhancing their business growth through increased engagement with the agriculture industry.

## Notice

Framework Agreement to support the technical directorate of AHDB and its activities relating to knowledge exchange, research and development. The aim of this framework is to support those activities with additional expertise and capabilities sourced from consultants, experts and trainers. It is split into 9 Lots covering: Lot 1 Leadership & Management training Lot 2 Lean reviews Lot 3 Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Integrated Pest Management and Grassland Management Lot 4 Agribusiness/ Finance reviews Lot 5 HR/ Workforce Planning Lot 6 Animal Health, Welfare and Biosecurity Lot 7 Digital Copywriting Lot 8 Behavioural Insights Lot 9 Evidence for Farming Initiative. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db97330-5f77-4f25-8240-0adbd3ed9e61 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2021 - 3 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,260,000 |
| 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 | 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
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction
- 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing
- 90714300 - Sectoral environmental auditing services
- 90732800 - Pesticides pollution assessment
- 90922000 - Pest-control services
- 92312211 - Writing agency services
- 92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 17:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db97330-5f77-4f25-8240-0adbd3ed9e61
- 10 Feb 2021 at 17:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db97330-5f77-4f25-8240-0adbd3ed9e61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db97330-5f77-4f25-8240-0adbd3ed9e61
  12th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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