Scope
Reference
C32606
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
Note on start date: the contract start date was 9/1/26
Lot 1. Lot 1: North of England and Midlands
Description
Provision of hive side training in the North of England and Midlands.
Lot 2. Lot 2: South of England.
Description
Provision of hive side training in the South of England.
Lot 3. Lot 3 Wales
Description
Provision of hive side training in Wales
Contract 1. Provision of Hive Side Training
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1: North of England and Midlands
Lot 2. Lot 2: South of England.
Lot 3. Lot 3 Wales
Supplier
Contract value
- £406,000 excluding VAT
- £487,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
16 January 2026
Contract dates
- 17 January 2026 to 30 November 2026
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 4 years, 10 months, 15 days
Description of possible extension:
Subject to success in year 1 and ongoing budget approval, the contract may be extended in one year increments.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 16640000 - Bee-keeping machinery
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Course Attendance | Utilisation rate of each course, calculated per the below formula: Number of Learners in Attendance / Maximum Number of Learners. |
3 months |
| Learner Outcomes | Learners which score the course 3 or higher AND report how they will change keeping their bees to improve bee health. |
3 months |
| Course Visits | Compliance to the Authority's specification and the Supplier's Tender. |
3 months |
| Reporting | Number of reports submitted to agreement timescales. |
3 months |
| Invoicing | Percentage of accurate invoices and salvage payments, where applicable, received on time. |
3 months |
Participation
This procurement was reserved for
Supported employment providers
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
The Bee Farmers Association Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHH-5323-ZJYG
The Ramblers Salters Lane Ludgershall
Aylesbury
HP18 9NY
United Kingdom
Email: admin@beefarmers.co.uk
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of Hive Side Training
Contracting authority
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHC-6261-BLLQ
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government