AHDB Technical Framework
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
78
Lots
9
Published
10 Nov 2021
Description
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.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-029237
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 03 Jun 2021 to 03 Jun 2023
2 year initial term with 2 optional extension periods of 12 months (2+1+1)
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 7963200071317210907000007222100079414000771000009231221171621000
- Contract locations
- UK
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
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Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Restricted procedure
Award details· 9 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Award date
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Contract start
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Contract end
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Lots · 9 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 Leadership and Management Accredited and Non-Accredited | £250k | cancelled |
| 2 | Lot 2 Lean | — | cancelled |
| 3 | Lot 3 Health & Safety, Integrated Pest Management, Grassland and Environment | £1.0m | cancelled |
| 4 | Lot 4 Agribusiness Appraisals & Data Collection and Group Formation | £12.0m | cancelled |
| 5 | Lot 5 HR Workforce Planning | £200k | cancelled |
Award 1· 11 suppliers
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Award 2· 2 suppliers
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Award 3· 15 suppliers
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Award 4· 16 suppliers
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Award 5· 4 suppliers
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Award 6· 14 suppliers
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Award 7· 4 suppliers
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Award 8· 7 suppliers
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Award 9· 5 suppliers
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Total lots
9
Awarded
8
Estimated total
£14.6m
Awarded total
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Lot 1 Leadership and Management Accredited and Non-Accredited
Start
03 Jun 2021
End
03 Jun 2023
Estimated
£250k
CPV
Lot 2 Lean
Start
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End
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Estimated
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CPV
Lot 3 Health & Safety, Integrated Pest Management, Grassland and Environment
Start
03 Jun 2021
End
03 Jun 2023
Estimated
£1.0m
CPV
Lot 4 Agribusiness Appraisals & Data Collection and Group Formation
Start
03 Jun 2021
End
03 Jun 2023
Estimated
£12.0m
CPV
Lot 5 HR Workforce Planning
Start
03 Jun 2021
End
03 Jun 2023
Estimated
£200k
CPV
Lot 6 Health, Welfare and Biosecurity Training and Guidance, On Farm Assessments and Notifiable Outbreak Support
Start
03 Jun 2021
End
03 Jun 2023
Estimated
£160k
CPV
Lot 7 Digital Copywriting
Start
03 Jun 2021
End
03 Jun 2023
Estimated
£300k
CPV
Lot 8 Behavioural Insights
Start
03 Jun 2021
End
03 Jun 2023
Estimated
£200k
CPV
Lot 9 Evidence for Farming Initiative
Start
03 Jun 2021
End
03 Mar 2023
Estimated
£500k
CPV
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