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title: "RDPE Countryside Productivity Scheme Project to Tackle Sheep Scab"
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# RDPE Countryside Productivity Scheme Project to Tackle Sheep Scab

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a0ae

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, involves the "RDPE Countryside Productivity Scheme Project to Tackle Sheep Scab". This project falls within the specialist training services category and is intended to improve farm productivity across England by addressing the challenges posed by Sheep Scab disease. The procurement is currently complete and is classified under the services category with an open procedure method. Key regions affected by the project include the North West, Midlands, and South West of England, with an emphasis on delivering advice to farmers in those areas. The significant contract value amounts to £139,388.24 for Lot 1, £159,588.24 for Lot 2, and £134,870.24 for Lot 3, all awarded on March 25, 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses focused on agricultural training, veterinary services, and biosecurity consultations. Companies that specialise in delivering farmer education and enhancing flock management practices would be particularly well-suited to compete. The initiative aims to help farmers build resilience against Sheep Scab, thereby fostering a need for expert advice and solutions, which can spur growth for businesses engaged in these sectors.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to appoint up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers to deliver a Sheep Scab Project to improve farm productivity in England by organising regionally coordinated delivery of Advice to enable farmers to achieve a reduction in the level of Sheep Scab in sheep. The Contract is divided into three (3) regional lots: * Lot 1 North West * Lot 2 Midlands * Lot 3 South West The project will aim to achieve productivity improvements in the English sheep flock by reducing the spread of the Sheep Scab, and the number and severity of disease outbreaks, by providing Advice and information to farmers to help them understand the Sheep Scab status of their flocks and take the necessary actions to minimise the spread of the disease.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 North West - to cover project activity in Sheep Scab hotspots present in Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, and Northumberland.

The project will aim to achieve productivity improvements in the English sheep flock by reducing the spread of the Sheep Scab, and the number and severity of disease outbreaks, by: * Providing Advice and information to farmers to help them understand the Sheep Scab status of their flocks and take the necessary actions to minimise the spread of the disease. * Supporting farmers in Sheep Scab hotspot areas to build resilience through the provision of 1:1 and 'one to many' Advice on how to improve their on-farm biosecurity and reduce the risks of incursion of the disease from sheep movements and other risk pathways.

Lot 2 Midlands - to cover project activity in Sheep Scab hotspots present in Shropshire and Herefordshire.

The project will aim to achieve productivity improvements in the English sheep flock by reducing the spread of the Sheep Scab, and the number and severity of disease outbreaks, by: * Providing Advice and information to farmers to help them understand the Sheep Scab status of their flocks and take the necessary actions to minimise the spread of the disease. * Supporting farmers in Sheep Scab hotspot areas to build resilience through the provision of 1:1 and 'one to many' Advice on how to improve their on-farm biosecurity and reduce the risks of incursion of the disease from sheep movements and other risk pathways.

Lot 3 - South West - to cover project activity in Sheep Scab hotspots present in Cornwall and Devon

The project will aim to achieve productivity improvements in the English sheep flock by reducing the spread of the Sheep Scab, and the number and severity of disease outbreaks, by: * Providing Advice and information to farmers to help them understand the Sheep Scab status of their flocks and take the necessary actions to minimise the spread of the disease. * Supporting farmers in Sheep Scab hotspot areas to build resilience through the provision of 1:1 and 'one to many' Advice on how to improve their on-farm biosecurity and reduce the risks of incursion of the disease from sheep movements and other risk pathways.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006461-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £433,846 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOREDUN RESEARCH INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 23:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006461-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:486755-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

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