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title: "28734 RDPE Countryside Productivity Scheme Project to tackle Sheep Scab"
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# 28734 RDPE Countryside Productivity Scheme Project to tackle Sheep Scab

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b042e45-d86e-4542-ae09-c1e626e0e5df

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal concerns the "28734 RDPE Countryside Productivity Scheme Project to tackle Sheep Scab". This initiative falls within the environmental training services category and is focused on improving farm productivity in England by reducing Sheep Scab infections among sheep. The project is divided into three regional lots: North West, Midlands, and South West, with a contract value of approximately £433,846.73. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2021 and will conclude on 1st May 2023, following a successful awarding date on 12th January 2021.

Businesses engaged in agricultural consulting, veterinary services, or environmental training may find significant opportunities to grow through this tender. With the project aiming to support at least 100 farms per region with tailored advice and training, companies that can offer specialised knowledge in disease management and farm productivity are well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as the procurement process is designed to include various suppliers in this open tender.

## Notice

The Authority has awarded a contract for the delivery of a Sheep Scab Project to improve farm productivity in England by organising regionally coordinated delivery of Advice to enable farmers to achieve a reduction in the level of Sheep Scab in sheep. The Contract is divided into three (3) regional lots: - Lot 1 North West - Lot 2 Midlands - Lot 3 South West

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9227e0ac-6ca6-480e-9d86-d13de4a17f9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | 7 Aug 2020 |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 1 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £433,846 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £433,846 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOREDUN RESEARCH INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9227e0ac-6ca6-480e-9d86-d13de4a17f9c
- 9 Oct 2020 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcfd35c-f976-4007-b15a-c1d6c67d3264
- 31 Jul 2020 at 20:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d51fa9a3-b405-4a6e-82df-dfd97a98e953

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9227e0ac-6ca6-480e-9d86-d13de4a17f9c
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcfd35c-f976-4007-b15a-c1d6c67d3264
  9th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d51fa9a3-b405-4a6e-82df-dfd97a98e953
  31st July 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/980cb447-d831-40b0-a716-311edca8e172
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fa6b273-7e23-4e03-b396-43b25cf9ed4e
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3b9a20a-cfe5-4475-8f77-621afc9c3939
  n/a

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