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title: "Early Bird Survey"
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# Early Bird Survey

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a8b804f-b996-48a9-b810-3cf9f818b9f4

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## Summary

The Early Bird Survey is a public procurement opportunity issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on behalf of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). This tender, classified under the agricultural sector, aims to collect preliminary data on UK crop areas ahead of the official June survey. The contract period spans from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019, with an option to extend for one additional year. The open procurement process ended on 4 June 2018, with a budget of £35,000 allocated for this research.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural research, data collection, and analysis. Companies with expertise in crop monitoring and related services would be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract, as the data collected will be essential for business planning within the agriculture sector. Participation in this procurement could enhance a company's visibility and credibility in the industry, contributing to long-term business growth.

## Notice

This is an invitation to tender to undertake a survey on behalf of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). AHDB wishes to commission research to signify the first snapshot of United Kingdom (UK) crop areas some 10-11 months ahead of official June survey data from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The data collected will be made freely and publically available by AHDB, and the information will be used to inform business planning across the arable industry. The core requirement of this survey is to generate a projected area of cereals, oilseeds and other crops for the upcoming crop year. A regional breakdown of the predominant UK crops is required, with responses covering an agreed nominal area within each region being a key requirement. The contract is from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019 with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Additional information: If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please email vikki.campbell@ahdb.org.uk to receive the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f059b8f0-1e3e-490e-8c2c-f4fb595b963e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ANDERSONS CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2018 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f059b8f0-1e3e-490e-8c2c-f4fb595b963e
- 19 Apr 2018 at 17:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf250d6-eda1-48a5-8140-75684903241f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f059b8f0-1e3e-490e-8c2c-f4fb595b963e
  18th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf250d6-eda1-48a5-8140-75684903241f
  19th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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