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title: "Online Bee Health Education Maintenance"
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buyer: "ANIMAL PLANT AND HEALTH AGENCY"
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# Online Bee Health Education Maintenance

Buyer: ANIMAL PLANT AND HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa7131ad-e544-4850-96a5-8484310aecda

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed involves the Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA), a key agency in the UK located in York, tasked with overseeing the "Online Bee Health Education Maintenance" project. This contract, classified under software-related services, e-learning services, and technical support, falls under the category of services and employs a direct procurement method through single tender action (below threshold). The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run initially for ten months, with the possibility of three optional one-year extensions, culminating on 31st March 2030. The tender was initiated to ensure the maintenance, updates, and accessibility of online courses targeted at intermediate-level beekeepers in regions including England, Wales, and the British Oversea Territories.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance, technical support, and e-learning services to contribute to a project with the potential for long-term engagement, as indicated by the optional renewal extensions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from this tender due to its suitability designation, emphasising the demand for those with expertise in maintaining digital platforms and delivering technical support. With a contract value set at £3,461.45, businesses aspiring to expand their portfolio in educational and support services within the public sector should consider positioning themselves for similar future opportunities with the APHA.

## Notice

Maintenance of Online Bee Health Courses for an initial term of ten (10) months, with three (3) optional one (1) year extensions until 31st March 2030. Including but not limited to, hosting, technical support, updates to ensure platform stability and security, and ensuring continued accessibility and functionality of all course materials to ensure the online training course modules must remain accessible for intermediate level beekeepers in England and Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7117f4-7437-4850-8d60-b98bb43b7420 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,461 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,461 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANIMAL PLANT AND HEALTH AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENTERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7117f4-7437-4850-8d60-b98bb43b7420

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7117f4-7437-4850-8d60-b98bb43b7420
  3rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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