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title: "AHDB Data Innovation Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028c0c"
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# AHDB Data Innovation Partnership

Buyer: AHDB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028c0c

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## Summary

The AHDB (Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board) is seeking a Data Innovation Partner through a tender process titled "AHDB Data Innovation Partnership". This initiative is classified under the services industry, specifically focusing on content or data standardization and classification services. The procurement, which is currently in the Award stage, involves two lots: Data Asset Management and Horizon Scanning. The execution region is the UK, with the associated contracts signed on 12 November 2020, and offers initial terms of two years with extensions possible for an additional two years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in data management, analytics, and technological innovation within the agricultural sector. Companies specialising in data classification, integration, and research could find a suitable fit with the AHDB's needs, particularly those equipped to handle diverse datasets and comply with FAIR data principles. Furthermore, businesses experienced in horizon scanning and innovation assessment in agricultural contexts will be well-suited to contribute to this project and grow through collaboration with AHDB.

## Notice

Lot 1 - Data Asset Management, Data Integration and Proof of Concept 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. 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.

### Lot Information

Data Classification and Pilot Projects

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 500 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.

Options: Initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 12 month extension periods (2+1+1).

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.

Options: Initial term of 2 years with option to extend for two 12 month extension periods (2+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001206-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £147,755 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AHDB |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001206-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ahdb.org.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:389138-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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