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title: "AHDB Technical Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646638"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTRE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (AHDB)"
published: "2022-04-07"
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# AHDB Technical Framework Agreement

Buyer: AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTRE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (AHDB)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646638

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## Summary

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has initiated a procurement process for the "AHDB Technical Framework Agreement," aimed at enhancing the technical directorate's activities related to knowledge exchange, research, and development. This involves a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, focusing on a range of services within the environmental protection industry. Located in Coventry, UK, this procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract recently signed on 6th August 2021, valued at £12,040,000, covering multiple areas of expertise across nine lots, including leadership training and integrated pest management.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), involved in consultancy, training, and environmental management. Companies with expertise in agribusiness, human resources, and animal health are well-suited to compete for the various lots available, enabling them to contribute their capabilities to AHDB's efforts in enhancing agricultural practices and sustainability. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and participate in this valuable initiative that seeks to foster innovation and knowledge sharing within the industry.

## Notice

Framework Agreement to support the technical directorate of AHDB and its activities relating to knowledge exchange, research and development. The aim of this framework is to support those activities with additional expertise and capabilities sourced from consultants, experts and trainers. It is split into 9 Lots covering: Lot 1 Leadership & Management training Lot 2 Lean reviews Lot 3 Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Integrated Pest Management and Grassland Management Lot 4 Agribusiness/ Finance reviews Lot 5 HR/ Workforce Planning Lot 6 Animal Health, Welfare and Biosecurity Lot 7 Digital Copywriting Lot 8 Behavioural Insights Lot 9 Evidence for Farming Initiative.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement to support the technical directorate of AHDB and its activities relating to knowledge exchange, research and development. The aim of this framework is to support those activities with additional expertise and capabilities sourced from consultants, experts and trainers. It is split into 9 Lots covering: Lot 1 Leadership & Management training Lot 2 Lean reviews Lot 3 Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Integrated Pest Management and Grassland Management Lot 4 Agribusiness/ Finance reviews Lot 5 HR/ Workforce Planning Lot 6 Animal Health, Welfare and Biosecurity Lot 7 Digital Copywriting Lot 8 Behavioural Insights Lot 9 Evidence for Farming Initiative.

Renewal: There is the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445566 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2021 - 3 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | March 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,040,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTRE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (AHDB) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2TL |
| 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 | SRUC; STRUTT & PARKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445566
- 8 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408818

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408818
  AHDB Technical Framework Agreement - Framework Agreement to support the technical directorate of AHDB and its activities relating to knowledge exchange, research and development. The aim of this framework is to support those activities with additional expertise and capabilities sourced from consultants, experts and trainers. It is split into 9 Lots covering: Lot 1 Leadership & Management training Lot 2 Lean reviews Lot 3 Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Integrated Pest Management and Grassland Management Lot 4 Agribusiness/ Finance reviews Lot 5 HR/ Workforce Planning Lot 6 Animal Health, Welfare and Biosecurity Lot 7 Digital Copywriting Lot 8 Behavioural Insights Lot 9 Evidence for Farming Initiative.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445566
  AHDB Technical Framework Agreement - Framework Agreement to support the technical directorate of AHDB and its activities relating to knowledge exchange, research and development. The aim of this framework is to support those activities with additional expertise and capabilities sourced from consultants, experts and trainers. It is split into 9 Lots covering: Lot 1 Leadership & Management training Lot 2 Lean reviews Lot 3 Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Integrated Pest Management and Grassland Management Lot 4 Agribusiness/ Finance reviews Lot 5 HR/ Workforce Planning Lot 6 Animal Health, Welfare and Biosecurity Lot 7 Digital Copywriting Lot 8 Behavioural Insights Lot 9 Evidence for Farming Initiative.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ahdb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646638
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