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title: "Farm Inspection Services"
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# Farm Inspection Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3b7cbc9-0122-49e4-abd9-628655a6b9ee

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aims to secure Farm Inspection Services, which include Animal Inspections and Environmental Stewardship Visits. The tender is categorised under 'Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services' and is currently at the active stage of the open procurement method. The tender period concludes on 28th June 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2021, lasting until 31st May 2025. This opportunity involves a total value of £4,000,000, with the services required across several regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, South East, and London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in agricultural and environmental services. Companies that provide inspection services, environmental assessments, or consultancy within the agricultural sector would be particularly positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could enable qualified businesses to expand their client base while contributing to vital agricultural regulatory processes.

## Notice

Proposed contract for supplementary work to cover the following services 1. Animal Inspection 2. Environmental Stewardship Visits Additional information: Please note that Defra Group Commercial uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb65ee8-a37c-4cea-b1fd-a281664e8ce5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | 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), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb65ee8-a37c-4cea-b1fd-a281664e8ce5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb65ee8-a37c-4cea-b1fd-a281664e8ce5
  20th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  project 27711

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