Buyer Name: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Tom Redfearn
Contact Email: tom.redfearn@defra.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 7920053570
Provision of Hive Side Training
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
406000.0 GBP
Gross: 487200.0 GBP
406000.0 GBP
Gross: 487200.0 GBP
Published
26 Sep 2025, 11:28
26 Sep 2025, 11:28
Deadline
14 Nov 2025, 14:00
14 Nov 2025, 14:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
80531200 - Technical training services
80531200 - Technical training services
Region
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Awarded To
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Description
We are seeking up to three contractors to provide hive side 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 Note on market engagement: market engagement was conducted through a PCR 2015 notice:https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26ba9b3-3d8b-43bd-b3d3-21d60541b6f8
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Opportunity Context
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060116-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Lot 1: North of England and Midlands
Lot Description: Provision of hive side training in the North of England and Midlands.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 135,333.33
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 162,400.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-11-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (50%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (50%)
Lot Title: Lot 2: South of England.
Lot Description: Provision of hive side training in the South of England.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 135,333.33
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 162,400.00
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 2 Contract End: 2026-11-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (50%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (50%)
Lot Title: Lot 3 Wales
Lot Description: Provision of hive side training in Wales
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 135,333.34
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 162,400.00
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 3 Contract End: 2026-11-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (50%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (50%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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