--- title: "Risk Management and Business Planning Training for Livestock Farmers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2d3076c-217c-4018-9cfb-7f4a53a3ee51" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2d3076c-217c-4018-9cfb-7f4a53a3ee51" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2d3076c-217c-4018-9cfb-7f4a53a3ee51.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2d3076c-217c-4018-9cfb-7f4a53a3ee51.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-01-24" --- # Risk Management and Business Planning Training for Livestock Farmers Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2d3076c-217c-4018-9cfb-7f4a53a3ee51 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2d3076c-217c-4018-9cfb-7f4a53a3ee51) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2d3076c-217c-4018-9cfb-7f4a53a3ee51.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the tender titled "Risk Management and Business Planning Training for Livestock Farmers". This opportunity falls within the training services industry and is focused on the livestock sector in England, particularly dairy, beef, sheep, and pig farming. The tender is currently active, with responses required by 2nd March 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 10th April 2017 until 31st December 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing multiple contractors to apply. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in risk management and business planning strategies tailored to agricultural practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the tender encourages a range of providers, including individual contractors. By participating, businesses can help enhance the resilience of livestock farming operations, positioning themselves as key contributors to the sector's growth and development. ## Notice The purpose of this tender is to appoint multiple contractors across England (can be businesses and / or individual contractors) to carry out individual farm business SWOT analysis and provide high level suggestions to improve business resilience. The target audience is livestock businesses (dairy, beef, sheep and pigs only) which are inexperienced in the use of risk management tools and business planning techniques. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 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 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ 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 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ 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 PQQ/ 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/bca16a5a-d6ba-4efa-aa21-2e8024e039c3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Apr 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2017 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca16a5a-d6ba-4efa-aa21-2e8024e039c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca16a5a-d6ba-4efa-aa21-2e8024e039c3 24th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk This tender opportunity is available via the BRAVO portal only. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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