--- title: "Supply of Hive Side Education Training (1 Year Pilot)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd630063-9b9e-48b9-9e6e-ae7e5fae6cae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd630063-9b9e-48b9-9e6e-ae7e5fae6cae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd630063-9b9e-48b9-9e6e-ae7e5fae6cae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd630063-9b9e-48b9-9e6e-ae7e5fae6cae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "APHA" published: "2025-03-20" --- # Supply of Hive Side Education Training (1 Year Pilot) Buyer: APHA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd630063-9b9e-48b9-9e6e-ae7e5fae6cae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd630063-9b9e-48b9-9e6e-ae7e5fae6cae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd630063-9b9e-48b9-9e6e-ae7e5fae6cae.json) ## Summary The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is planning a public procurement process titled "Supply of Hive Side Education Training (1 Year Pilot)" in the industry category of Bee-keeping machinery and various related services. This procurement process focuses on reducing pest and disease issues affecting the UK bee population through face-to-face practical training during the 2025 beekeeping season, spanning April to September, across regions including East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a key engagement milestone date on 28th March 2025. Interested suppliers are invited to provide feedback on the draft specification to shape the pilot project effectively. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural services, environmental and technical training, and vocational initiatives, especially SMEs and VCSEs. The procurement method involves a detailed engagement with potential suppliers through draft specifications and feedback questionnaires, potentially leading to substantial growth for businesses capable of delivering specialised hive side training directly within bee hives. Ideal candidates are those with proven expertise in apicultural services and an ability to cater to a wide geographic area in the United Kingdom. Engaging in this pilot project could allow businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a stronger market presence in the sustainable agricultural and training sectors. ## Notice An aspect of our Healthy Bee Plan includes seeking to pilot hive side training across England and Wales for the purpose of reducing problem pests and diseases affecting the UK bee population. The pilot will cover the 2025 beekeeping season (April - September). In this context, "hive side training" means the provision of face-to-face and practical training inside bee hives, as opposed to classroom based or online training. We are planning to appoint a supplier to deliver the pilot training on our behalf. Prior to requesting quotes, we are asking potential suppliers and interested parties to review the draft specification (the document that sets out how the pilot will work) and provide feedback to us. If you are interested in providing feedback on our draft specification, and help shape our approach to the pilot, please find the attached: (1) draft specification and (2) engagement letter, with a questionnaire overleaf. Please email your returned questionnaire, questions and other comments to: tom.redfearn@defra.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26ba9b3-3d8b-43bd-b3d3-21d60541b6f8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APHA | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS11 9AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | 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), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 16640000 - Bee-keeping machinery - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77100000 - Agricultural services - 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services - 80531200 - Technical training services - 80540000 - Environmental training services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2025 at 12:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26ba9b3-3d8b-43bd-b3d3-21d60541b6f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26ba9b3-3d8b-43bd-b3d3-21d60541b6f8 20th March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37eaa731-9831-4454-98bc-5aba0a2315bc Hiveside_Education_Specification_v0.5(clean) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06f15ee1-63b8-4b4e-b856-e83161195dc5 Market_Engagement_Letter_Hiveside_Education_v1.0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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