---
title: "Pig World publication (Mark Allen Group)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066856"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066856.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Pig World publication (Mark Allen Group)

Buyer: AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066856

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## Summary

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), a central government public authority located in Coventry, has awarded a contract for services related to advertorial publication. The contract, titled "Pig World publication", was awarded under the procurement method "Below threshold - unknown" to the Mark Allen Group. It involves the monthly publication of three-page advertorials in Pig World magazine targeted at levy payers in the pork industry. The award was made on 12th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. This award stage indicates the procurement process has been completed, with a contract value of £41,000 excluding VAT.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for companies skilled in advertising services, particularly those with expertise in the agricultural sector. Businesses involved in content creation and media production could benefit from the consistent monthly production needs of this tender. Given the niche audience of pork industry levy payers, companies with a history or interest in rural or agricultural commerce will find this opportunity particularly worthwhile. Additionally, SMEs familiar with advertising for industry-focused publications would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities provided by organisations like the AHDB.

## Notice

Awarded - monthly three-page advertorials in Pig World magazine. Published by the Mark Allen Group, this is the main periodical aimed at levy payers for the pork industry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022311-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARK ALLEN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 13:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022311-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022311-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details 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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