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title: "Invitation to Tender for PPC Advisory Support for Scottish Pig Producers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000757718"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-03-12"
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# Invitation to Tender for PPC Advisory Support for Scottish Pig Producers

Buyer: QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000757718

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Quality Meat Scotland as the buying organization, inviting tenders for PPC Advisory Support for Scottish Pig Producers. This procurement falls under the services category and will take place in the UK. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of March 1st, 2024. The title of the tender is "Invitation to Tender for PPC Advisory Support for Scottish Pig Producers".

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies that can offer advisory services for pig producers in Scotland. Businesses specializing in environmental consultancy services, agricultural advisory services, and regulatory compliance support would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will need to provide advisory support to pig producers in complying with PPC regulations. The contract value is £28,000 GBP, with the contract expected to start on April 1st, 2024.

## Notice

One of the major challenges facing larger pig producers is the requirement to comply with PPC regulations. There are currently 16 farms that hold a permit for PPC regulations as these farms fall above the required threshold.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Quality Meat Scotland is the marketing and industry development organisation for the Scottish red meat industry. One of the major challenges facing larger pig producers is the requirement to comply with PPC regulations. There are currently 16 farms that hold a permit for PPC regulations as these farms fall above the required threshold. You are invited to submit a quote to deliver a package of advisory support for two years from 01st April 2024 to 31st March 2026 for producers that come under PPC. The following outlines the scope of work: Operator, site-specific -Completion of new PPC applications, variation forms and surrender forms (as required) - Completion and submission of SPRI reports for all producers (annually) - Completion of emissions reporting, using mass balance of nitrogen and phosphorus and emission factors (annually) - Completion and submission of 4-yearly reporting requirements for producers (systematic assessment of resource use and efficiency and assessment of measures) - Assistance with coordination of groundwater/soil monitoring methodology, sampling and reporting (as required) - Review of on-site plans including Odour, Noise, Incident Prevention & Mitigation Plans (as required) - Provision of practical advice to producers including assistance with Best Available Technique (BAT) and/or any SEPA inspection related issues (as required) - Assistance with PPC permit upgrade requirements from recent permit reviews, including SuDS BAT assessment and upgrade plans (as required) Industry-wide assistance - Liaison with SEPA intensive agriculture PPC team to ensure fair application of PPC regulations across the industry (ongoing) - Industry-wide assistance, focusing SEPAs BAT guidance document (ongoing) - PPC Intensive Agriculture meetings with QMS, SEPA, SPP and NFUS, as required (usually annually) - Update to QMS Pig Forum meeting (as required) Bids should include: - An explanation of your chosen approach to the project - Provision of site visits where required - A breakdown of fee structure for required work Invoices should be submitted quarterly and include a breakdown of the work completed during the period. Tenderers must include details of key staff to be used, examples of similar projects carried out and contact details for two referees. QMS reserve the right to check that your company is financially sound before contracting. All tenders will be treated with complete confidentiality and the decision will be taken based on best value for money and relevant experience. Bids to be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) not later than 12.00pm on Friday 1st of March 2024, with contracts expected to start on the 1st of April 2024. If you need any further clarification, please contact me through PCS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500694 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | £28,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,350 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | WESTMAINS |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH28 8NZ |
| 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 | Almond |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHNSON ALLAN CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 03323000 - Pigs
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500694
- 12 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498624

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498624&idx=1
  12th February 2024 - Invitation to Tender for PPC Advisory Support for Scottish Pig Producers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498624&idx=2
  12th February 2024 - QMS Standard Terms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498624
  Invitation to Tender for PPC Advisory Support for Scottish Pig Producers - One of the major challenges facing larger pig producers is the requirement to comply with PPC regulations. There are currently 16 farms that hold a permit for PPC regulations as these farms fall above the required threshold.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500694
  Invitation to Tender for PPC Advisory Support for Scottish Pig Producers - One of the major challenges facing larger pig producers is the requirement to comply with PPC regulations. There are currently 16 farms that hold a permit for PPC regulations as these farms fall above the required threshold.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.qmscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757718
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx

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