--- title: "2023-645 Comparison English beef & lamb production standards to intl competitors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f2d5c79-3627-44b4-a790-cd0df886efe0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f2d5c79-3627-44b4-a790-cd0df886efe0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f2d5c79-3627-44b4-a790-cd0df886efe0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f2d5c79-3627-44b4-a790-cd0df886efe0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AHDB" published: "2023-08-24" --- # 2023-645 Comparison English beef & lamb production standards to intl competitors Buyer: AHDB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f2d5c79-3627-44b4-a790-cd0df886efe0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f2d5c79-3627-44b4-a790-cd0df886efe0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f2d5c79-3627-44b4-a790-cd0df886efe0.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by AHDB involves a tender titled "2023-645 Comparison English beef & lamb production standards to intl competitors" in the market research services category. The project aims to assess farm standards across various countries and produce a comparative report. The tender is open with a contract value of £80,000 and a tender period ending on 28th September 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract period starting on 1st November 2023 and ending on 29th August 2025. This opportunity presents a chance for suppliers with expertise in market research services to engage with AHDB. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender. The staggered contracts and dependency on Lot 1's success create a flexible environment for suppliers to potentially secure multiple contracts. Businesses based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, can benefit from this tender opportunity to grow their market presence and capabilities. ## Notice Collect and interpret information for England and the necessary comparison countries. These are identified below, and represent 4 packages or lots of work for the project: Lot One - Australia and New Zealand (Beef and Lamb). Lot Two (Indicative) - Ireland, France, Germany, Spain (Beef and Lamb). Lot Three (Indicative) - North American Beef (US and Canada). Lot Four (Indicative) - Brazil (Beef). Comprehensively assess the farm standards which are legal requirements within each country or for devolved states/territories within each country where these issues are devolved from the national level. Map the landscape of voluntary farm standards schemes within each country, comprehensively assessing the standards which are recognised as the predominant standards that farmers operate to. Produce a written report collating and standardising the relevant regulatory and voluntary standards, illustrating key similarities and differences. This opportunity will be awarded to one or more suppliers, depending on their skills within the regions mentioned. Contracts will be staggered and have different start dates, the take up of Lots 2-4 is dependant on the success of Lot 1. Please use below link to access the opportunity. Search for 2023-645 Comparison English beef and lamb https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4ea159-5c52-4c9c-a521-4e17882a944c | | 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 | 24 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 29 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | AHDB | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV3 4SU | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 24 Aug 2023 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4ea159-5c52-4c9c-a521-4e17882a944c - 24 Aug 2023 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9516725f-127a-4bbc-8ba6-e35d4c895261 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4ea159-5c52-4c9c-a521-4e17882a944c 24th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9516725f-127a-4bbc-8ba6-e35d4c895261 24th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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