--- title: "Consultancy Services to Deliver Carbon Audits & Farm Action Plans for the Environment Baselining Pilot" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a812" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a812" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a812.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a812.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AHDB (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)" published: "2024-10-11" --- # Consultancy Services to Deliver Carbon Audits & Farm Action Plans for the Environment Baselining Pilot Buyer: AHDB (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a812 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a812) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a812.json) ## Summary The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is seeking one or more suppliers to deliver carbon audits and accompanying action plans as part of its Environment Baselining Pilot. This open procurement process, categorised under Agricultural Services (CPV code 77100000), aims to evaluate and enhance farming practices across various sectors including Dairy, Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, and Pork. The procurement is in the Tender stage with a closing date set for 21st November 2024 at noon. The successful suppliers will commence their contract on 3rd March 2025, running until 31st December 2029, covering farms across the UK. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically or in writing via the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in agricultural carbon audits to contribute to a high-profile environmental initiative. Businesses that have experience in carbon auditing, especially within the farming sector, are well-suited to compete for this tender. By delivering comprehensive audits and action plans, successful bidders will play a crucial role in helping AHDB achieve its sustainability goals. The project scope offers long-term engagement and the potential for substantial business growth through partnership with a reputable public body like AHDB. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in environmental consultancy and agricultural services are particularly encouraged to participate. ## Notice AHDB requires one or more suppliers to deliver carbon audits and accompanying action plans for its Environment Baselining Pilot. AHDB are seeking suppliers who are able to provide consultants that have experience in delivering whole business carbon audits on a range of farming businesses including, but not limited to, the four levy sectors supported by AHDB/QMS namely, Dairy, Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, and Pork. (Supplier/tenderer: the organisation with which AHDB contracts and is responsible for managing the delivery of the services by the Consultants as described in this document. Consultants: these are individuals which are managed by the suppliers and are responsible for delivering the audits and action plans as described.) Closing date is NOON 21st November 2024 ### Lot Information Lot 1 AHDB requires one or more suppliers to deliver carbon audits and accompanying action plans for its Environment Baselining Pilot. AHDB are seeking suppliers who are able to provide consultants that have experience in delivering whole business carbon audits on a range of farming businesses including, but not limited to, the four levy sectors supported by AHDB/QMS namely, Dairy, Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, and Pork. (Supplier/tenderer: the organisation with which AHDB contracts and is responsible for managing the delivery of the services by the Consultants as described in this document. Consultants: these are individuals which are managed by the suppliers and are responsible for delivering the audits and action plans as described.) (The carbon audit tool to be used on all farms will be provided through AHDB and is being procured through a separate contract (tender reference: 2024-725)). This carbon audit and subsequent action plan will be delivered on 170 participating farms in the www.ahdb.org.uk/baselining . AHDB wants to determine a net carbon balance for each farm business, reporting at the business, enterprise and system level. The participating farms will include a range of farm enterprises, including but not limited to all AHDB levy sectors i.e. Cereals & Oilseeds, Beef and Lamb, Dairy and Pork. Many farms will be mixed farms and may involve sectors and activities not covered by the AHDB levy. The farms participating in this pilot have been selected based on several factors to optimise regional spread, and distribution of soil type, sector, system and land management practices. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032797-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | £1 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AHDB (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV3 4SU | | 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 - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2024 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032797-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/agriculture-and-horticulture-development-board - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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