Provision of Hive Side Training
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£406k
Suppliers
1
Lots
3
Published
19 Dec 2025
Description
Provision of Hive Side Training as part of the Healthy Bees Plan. Through the provision of hive side training the awarded contractor will provide training to intermediate hobbyist beekeepers to teach beekeepers how to recognise pests and diseases and ensure good husbandry practices. The requirement is separated into three lots covering three regions: Lot 1: North of England and Midlands. Lot 2: South of England. Lot 3 Wales
Scope
- Reference
- C30426
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Jan 2026 to 30 Nov 2026Possible extension to 30 Nov 2029
Subject to success in year 1 and ongoing budget approval
- CPV classifications
- 805312007711000077100000805400001664000080530000805310008051000077000000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | — | quality | 50.00% |
| Commercial | — | price | 50.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
As set out in the bidder pack.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£406k
Award date
19 Dec 2025
Contract start
06 Jan 2026
Contract end
30 Nov 2026
Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1: North of England and Midlands | £135k | complete |
| 2 | Lot 2: South of England. | £135k | complete |
| 3 | Lot 3 Wales | £135k | complete |
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 19 Dec 2025 · Contract period 06 Jan 2026 — 30 Nov 2026
Total lots
3
Awarded
3
Estimated total
£406k
Awarded total
£406k
Lot 1: North of England and Midlands
Start
01 Jan 2026
End
30 Nov 2026
Estimated
£135k
CPV
Lot 2: South of England.
Start
01 Jan 2026
End
30 Nov 2026
Estimated
£135k
CPV
Lot 3 Wales
Start
01 Jan 2026
End
30 Nov 2026
Estimated
£135k
CPV
Other contracts from ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Full notice and award history for this contracting authority is on the buyer profile.
Other contracts awarded to Bee Farmers Association Ltd· 3
Cross-buyer view of this supplier's public-sector wins.
| Title | Type | Value | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provision of Hive Side Training | contract | — | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 23078 - Healthy Bees Plan Education Activities - Lot 3 Apprenticeships | call off | £29k | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Healthy Bees Plan Education Activities | contract | £27k | 24 Jun 2016 |