--- title: "Provision of Hive Side Training" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a321" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a321" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a321.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a321.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY" published: "2026-01-19" --- # Provision of Hive Side Training Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a321 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a321) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a321.json) ## Summary The Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government public authority located in London, recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Hive Side Training" under the Healthy Bees Plan. This contract, awarded to The Bee Farmers Association Ltd, involves providing technical training services focused on bee health and husbandry to hobbyist beekeepers across three distinct regions: the North of England and Midlands, the South of England, and Wales. The procurement process, governed by a competitive flexible procedure under an open method, reached the award stage on 19th January 2026, with an initial contract start date of 9th January 2026 and a completion date set for 30th November 2026. The contract allows for renewals based on performance and budget approval, potentially extending its impact through November 2030. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural services, vocational and technical training, and environmental training services, as these sectors align with the project's requirements. SMEs and enterprises specializing in beekeeping machinery and services related to agricultural production stand to benefit greatly from this initiative. The open competitive procedure implies that interested businesses should demonstrate strong technical and commercial competencies to leverage this opportunity for further growth in the public procurement market. The contract's potential for annual renewals further enhances opportunities for sustained business engagement over the next several years. ## Notice Provision of Hive Side Training as part of the Healthy Bees Plan. Through the provision of hive side training the awarded contractor will provide training to intermediate hobbyist beekeepers to teach beekeepers how to recognise pests and diseases and ensure good husbandry practices. The requirement is separated into three lots covering three regions: Lot 1: North of England and Midlands. Lot 2: South of England. Lot 3: Wales Note on start date: the contract start date was 9/1/26 ### Lot Information Lot 1: North of England and Midlands Provision of hive side training in the North of England and Midlands. Renewal: Subject to success in year 1 and ongoing budget approval Lot 2: South of England. Provision of hive side training in the South of England. Renewal: Subject to success in year 1 and ongoing budget approval Lot 3 Wales Provision of hive side training in Wales Renewal: Subject to success in year 1 and ongoing budget approval ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004243-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 17 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £406,000 | | Lots value | £405,999 | | Awards value | £406,000 | | Contracts value | £406,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | 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 | THE BEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 16640000 - Bee-keeping machinery - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77100000 - Agricultural services - 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services - 80531200 - Technical training services - 80540000 - Environmental training services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004243-2026 - 19 Dec 2025 at 17:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085148-2025 - 27 Oct 2025 at 14:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068590-2025 - 26 Sep 2025 at 11:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060116-2025 - 26 Sep 2025 at 11:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060112-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004243-2026 19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085148-2025 19th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068590-2025 27th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060116-2025 26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060112-2025 26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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