Published date: 3 April 2017

This notice was replaced on 25 August 2017

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 25 August 2017)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03000000

  • Bovine cattle - 03321100

  • Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71241000

    • Project management consultancy services - 72224000

    • Data network support services - 72315100

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_139550/576601

Published date

3 April 2017

Closing date

27 April 2017

Contract start date

1 July 2017

Contract end date

31 December 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Authority is conducting an Open Procedure to procure a Contractor to deliver a Bovine Tuberculosis Advisory Service to improve farm productivity in England. The aims of the Service will be to achieve productivity gains to the English cattle herd by reducing the incidence and impact of bTB herd breakdowns in England. The Service's main activity will be to provide support to Businesses in the target market in the form of farm advice visits and/or telephone advice. The Service, whilst being a stand-alone project, will complement the industry-led TB Hub. The Contractor will require two years relevant experience in project management, co-ordination and reporting skills to enable delivery and ensure delivery is compliant with the regulatory requirements.


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About the buyer

Address

DEFRA
London
SW1P 3JR
England

Email

Network.Procurement@defra.gsi.gov.uk