---
title: "Advisory Service for the Beef Efficiency Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000498224"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2017-08-28"
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# Advisory Service for the Beef Efficiency Scheme

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000498224

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking to provide an Advisory Service for the Beef Efficiency Scheme with a contract covering the period from 2017 to 2019, with potential extensions for two additional years. The procurement, classified under the services category, is currently in the Active stage after being awarded on 25 August 2017. Interested parties were required to submit their bids by 10 July 2017, and the advisory service aims to support approximately 1,800 beef farmers in Scotland by assisting them in meeting their obligations under the scheme. The service focuses on on-farm visits, greenhouse gas emissions audits, and management improvement strategies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural consultancy, environmental management, and farmer support services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing advisory solutions for the farming sector, particularly around sustainability and efficiency improvements, would be well-positioned to compete. The scope includes compliance with specific insurance requirements and the ability to facilitate on-site assessments, making it an ideal opportunity for established consultancy firms or new entrants with innovative solutions in agricultural efficiency and sustainability practices.

## Notice

An Advisory Service in relation to the Beef Efficiency Scheme for the period 2017-2019 (with the possibility of being extended for up to two further years).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An Advisory Service to approximately 1,800 beef farmers participating in the Beef Efficiency Scheme.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for two further one-year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293748 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293748
- 7 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285685

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285685
  Advisory Service for the Beef Efficiency Scheme - An Advisory Service in relation to the Beef Efficiency Scheme for the period 2017-2019 (with the possibility of being extended for up to two further years).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293748
  Advisory Service for the Beef Efficiency Scheme - An Advisory Service in relation to the Beef Efficiency Scheme for the period 2017-2019 (with the possibility of being extended for up to two further years).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000498224

## Provenance

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