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title: "Export health certificates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e3f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# Export health certificates

Buyer: AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e3f

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## Summary

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is overseeing the procurement process titled "Export health certificates," aimed at services related to certification within the meat and livestock sector. This procurement process is located in Coventry, UK, and pertains to the industry category of certification services, identifiable by CPV code 79132000. It is presently in the award stage with a signing milestone due on 6th March 2026. The procurement method is direct, classified below the competition threshold, reinforcing that it is managed without competition due to the necessity of expertise in governmental roles and procedures along with DEFRA clearance for handling sensitive information. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 27th February 2026 and the operational period commencing on 1st April 2026 through 31st March 2027.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in certification services and those familiar with livestock sectors, especially those that can navigate multi-departmental government activities. SMEs poised to deliver targeted expert solutions without the competition due to the sensitive and specialised nature of this work stand to benefit most. With the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board calling the shots, businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in handling official sensitive information and align operations with departments like FSA, DEFRA, and APHA are encouraged to engage in this period marked by stability and guaranteed delivery requests within and beyond a specified date range.

## Notice

UKECP/ECL is the joint Government/industry coordination body that drafts and agrees export health certificates (EHC'S), joining up the work of the levy boards (QMS/HCC/LMC) and other organisations in the management of the certification process as well as providing support to exporters in the guidance and provision of up to date information, including the coordination of the work with DEFRA teams. ECL is the company established to deliver the work of the UK Export Certification Partnership and there is no other alternative supplier as the work requires detailed knowledge in the meat/livestock sector and a high level of understanding of the role and functions across multiple Government departments (is FSA, DEFRA, APHA, etc) and associated levy boards and LP's. Further, the information handled within the UKECP partnership requires DEFRA clearance as it is considered as 'official sensitive'. The role and work performed by UKECP is critical .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017904-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | UK ECP; UKECP/ECL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79132000 - Certification services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 13:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017904-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 12:44 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017884-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017904-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017884-2026
  27th February 2026 - 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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