Published date: 5 February 2025

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 26 February 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Agricultural services - 77100000

Location of contract

CV3 4PE

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

Sustainable Forage

Published date

5 February 2025

Closing date

26 February 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

5 March 2025

Contract end date

30 April 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

AHDB is seeking technical expert(s) to review two key publications developed to address knowledge gaps in sustainable forage systems. These manuals provide independent, research-based guidance on clover, herbal leys, and multispecies swards, ensuring practical, evidence-based recommendations for farmers and industry professionals.
Scope of Work
We require technical reviewer(s) to:
• Sense-check guidance and recommendations for technical accuracy, ensuring alignment with current research.
• Review the research and insight sections to confirm the correct interpretation of referenced studies, identify any gaps, and highlight emerging research.
• Suggest additional relevant studies and experts where appropriate.
Manual 1: Foundations of Sustainable Forage Systems - Soil, Species, and Establishment
Manual 2: Managing Forage Systems - Growth, Grazing, and Cutting for Optimal Yields & Quality

Please email Katie.Evans@ahdb.org.uk if you are interested in this opportunity; you will receive a specification and application instruction.
Closing date for submissions: 26 February by 12 noon.

About the buyer

Contact name

Katie Evans

Address

Middlemarch Business Park, Siskin Parkway East
Coventry
CV3 4PE
England

Email

Katie.Evans@ahdb.org.uk