---
title: "CEVAS training for farmers Open Farm Sunday"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a5e2"
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published: "2026-01-27"
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# CEVAS training for farmers Open Farm Sunday

Buyer: AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a5e2

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), located in Coventry, UK, pertains to the provision of CEVAS training for farmers participating in Open Farm Sunday 2026. This tender, identified by "STA10245", involves delivering specialised training services across various UK regions, including UKC through UKK. The procurement stage is complete, with the project's contract period spanning from 9th October 2025 to 31st December 2026. The process was conducted through a "direct" procurement method, categorised as "Below threshold - without competition", with the contract being awarded to LEAF, a supplier based in Warwickshire, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those adept at public engagement and event coordination. The focus on bespoke training courses and the development of public engagement resources aligns well with organisations that possess expertise in agricultural education, activity planning, and community outreach. Although the tender was directly awarded, similar opportunities might arise, providing openings for SMEs and larger organisations interested in engaging with public sector projects and contributing to the enhancement of public events like Open Farm Sunday.

## Notice

Scope of work for Open Farm Sunday (OFS) for set number of levy paying farmers who will be included in the OFS for the June 2026 event only. This is the sole training provider of the nationally recognised CEVAS accreditation and the lead organisation for coordinating Open Farm Sunday (OFS) across the UK. The provider will deliver 2 bespoke 3-day CEVAS accredited courses focused on public engagement for OFS 2026. Courses include 1 on-farm CPD day hosted by an experienced OFS farmer. The provider will develop bespoke public engagement resources for participating hosts. This will include collaboration with the Contracting Authority to create an incentivised feedback and evaluation offer. The one-off inclusion of these farms will require this training to be concluded well in advance of the OFS event in June.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007347-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,364 |
| Contracts value | £29,364 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 4PE |
| 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 | LEAF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 23:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007347-2026
- 1 Oct 2025 at 11:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061309-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007347-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061309-2025
  1st October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ahdb.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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