--- title: "Askham Bryan College - Farm Management Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02edcf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02edcf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02edcf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02edcf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE COMPANY LTD" published: "2021-10-20" --- # Askham Bryan College - Farm Management Services Buyer: ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE COMPANY LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02edcf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02edcf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02edcf.json) ## Summary Askham Bryan College, a specialist land-based educational institution located in York, is seeking providers for Farm Management Services as part of a complete procurement process initiated on 19th October 2021. The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on land management services related to dairy, beef, and sheep enterprises on Westfield Farm, encompassing approximately 240 hectares. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, which did not require prior publication of a call for competition, to address the urgent need for these services. The review period for interested parties is set at 30 calendar days from the publication date. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural management, particularly those with expertise in livestock and crop production management. Companies that can demonstrate quality management of farm operations and experience in student training within the agricultural sector will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, valued at £256,500. With the contract awarded to Velcourt Limited, similar firms may now consider how they can align with educational institutions like Askham Bryan College to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence. ## Notice Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college designated within the Further Education sector and require Farm Management Services at Westfield Farm at the York campus. The Contract includes management of the land and livestock, specifically dairy farm management. The College require the supplier to have experience in such areas as well as in the management of student training requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Services include the management of the Farm and Farm Business at Westfield farm; specifically the management of the dairy, beef and sheep enterprises and associated forage and arable crop production, working in conjunction with the Curriculum provision of agricultural education. The farm comprises approximately 240 ha of land and buildings which include a dairy unit comprising of a 20:20 rapid exit parlour, a robotic milking unit, cubicle housing and associated handling areas and infrastructure, a purpose calf rearing and beef finishing unit, forage clamps and waste handling facilities. The responsibilities of the Farm Manager include, but are not limited to: - All aspects of animal welfare, husbandry and production - All aspects of crop husbandry and production - Input purchasing and output marketing - Management, service and maintenance of machinery, vehicles and equipment - Financial planning and management including budgets, cashflows and forecasts - Strategic planning and development of business plans - Reporting as required to the College executive - Recruitment and management of farm staff, work planning and staff rotas - Implementing H&S policies - Implementing environment and sustainability policies - Providing regular updates on activity and performance to the College staff and students - Co-ordinating student involvement in farm activities and operations ### Procurement Information The manner why the award of the contract without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union or the Find a Tender service is lawful is in line with Regulation 32 (2) (a) and (c). The College require this service urgently as without would cause detriment to the College's ability to provide educational provisions to it's student. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026210-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Oct 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 | £256,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE COMPANY LTD | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO23 3FR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Rural West York | | Westminster constituency | York Outer | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VELCOURT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70332100 - Land management services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2021 at 06:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026210-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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