--- title: "AHDB - Data Innovation Partnership" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7d8adbf-ae92-46f1-ab5f-06586441ba6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7d8adbf-ae92-46f1-ab5f-06586441ba6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7d8adbf-ae92-46f1-ab5f-06586441ba6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7d8adbf-ae92-46f1-ab5f-06586441ba6f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-08-13" --- # AHDB - Data Innovation Partnership Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7d8adbf-ae92-46f1-ab5f-06586441ba6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7d8adbf-ae92-46f1-ab5f-06586441ba6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7d8adbf-ae92-46f1-ab5f-06586441ba6f.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "AHDB - Data Innovation Partnership" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. It is classified under the industry category of Content or data standardization and classification services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 11 September 2020. The expected contract value is £150,000, with a minimum value of £130,000. This tender operates under a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, and the contract period will commence from 13 November 2020 until 12 November 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data management and agricultural insights, particularly those capable of handling complex data integration projects. Companies engaged in data classification, innovation in agricultural contexts, and those with experience in the cereals and pork sectors would be well-suited to compete. As the project encourages collaboration with AHDB and demands adherence to the FAIR data principles, firms that can demonstrate experience in these areas will likely find a competitive edge in this contracting opportunity. ## Notice 1. Lot 1 - Data Asset Management, Data Integration and Proof of Concept Lot 1 comprises two phases, as follows: Phase 1: A Data Innovation Partner is required to aggregate AHDB datasets by developing and utilizing a common data classification system initially created for AHDB and to work with AHDB Business Analysts and data stewards to discover, classify and provide greater access to its diverse technical and market intelligence datasets across different sectors. They shall be responsible for the classification of approximately 200 datasets and shall be asked to ensure that they comply with FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable ) data principles when undertaking this activity. Phase 2: The Data Innovation Partner will work in collaboration with AHDB on two pilot programmes which will show proof of concept of the added value that AHDB can provide to levy payers by integrating datasets in a) cereals and b) pork sectors. 2. Lot 2 - Horizon scanning A Data Innovation Partner will horizon scan innovations in the wider data environment and their application in agricultural contexts to ensure that AHDB are fully informed of these data technologies and their relevance. Additional information: 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. 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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/1a49cb82-72b1-4b2d-9e57-911948b22606 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Nov 2020 - 12 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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, WARWICKSHIRE | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2020 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a49cb82-72b1-4b2d-9e57-911948b22606 - 13 Aug 2020 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d63e667-56ce-4e05-8490-425fd739f3dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a49cb82-72b1-4b2d-9e57-911948b22606 13th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d63e667-56ce-4e05-8490-425fd739f3dd 13th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.ahdb.org.uk - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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