--- title: "Provision of LEAN training and support to the UK horticulture industry through delivery of AHDB'S strategic SMARTHORT CENTRES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8ea716c-a19c-4bbc-afd2-14e588975c29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8ea716c-a19c-4bbc-afd2-14e588975c29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8ea716c-a19c-4bbc-afd2-14e588975c29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8ea716c-a19c-4bbc-afd2-14e588975c29.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-03-26" --- # Provision of LEAN training and support to the UK horticulture industry through delivery of AHDB'S strategic SMARTHORT CENTRES Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8ea716c-a19c-4bbc-afd2-14e588975c29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8ea716c-a19c-4bbc-afd2-14e588975c29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8ea716c-a19c-4bbc-afd2-14e588975c29.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the provision of LEAN training and support for the UK horticulture industry, specifically through the delivery of AHDB's Strategic SmartHort Centres. This active tender falls under the services category, with a procurement method classified as an open procedure above threshold. The tender was published on 17 March 2020, and the submission deadline is set for 22 April 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 9 June 2020 and will run until 31 July 2023, with delivery addresses covering various regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in implementing LEAN methodologies within agricultural contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in the horticulture sector. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of labour optimisation, technology adoption, and efficient management practices will be well-placed to compete effectively in this tender process. ## Notice For horticulture growers, labour availability and quality is a serious concern, and has become of increasing strategic importance. To begin to address some of these challenges, the SmartHort programme of work was launched. SmartHort was developed by AHDB for growers, and aims to reduce labour requirements in horticulture through the adoption of new technology and automation, as well as improving labour efficiencies and increasing staff retention through smarter management practices The core requirement of this tender is to identify a suitable supplier to develop and lead LEAN training through AHDBs ongoing Strategic SmartHort Centres programme. The programme has a clear emphasis on helping horticulture businesses embed LEAN principles and techniques to improve labour efficiencies and mitigate against labour shortages. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f444a601-fbd6-4e8e-977c-73a843fcd62b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2020 at 14:37 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f444a601-fbd6-4e8e-977c-73a843fcd62b - 17 Mar 2020 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28120bd-ea67-452b-87e5-261168204ca0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28120bd-ea67-452b-87e5-261168204ca0 17th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f444a601-fbd6-4e8e-977c-73a843fcd62b 17th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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