Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
AHDB
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
CV8 2TL
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Agriculture
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Service Delivery under AHDBs Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) 2022
Reference number
2021-537
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
AHDB have successfully secured funding as part of the Defra Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) project, second phase (known as the ‘Interim Phase’). The funding is to provide resilience support to farmers and land managers in England to help them prepare for the Agricultural Transition period (2021 to 2027). Information about AHDB can be found here http://www.ahdb.org.uk
The tender is split into 2 Lots:
Lot 1 - North and Midlands: Due to an extension to AHDB’s contract from 1st March 2022 to 31st August 2022, extra capacity is required, to deliver the AHDB Farm Business Review service, as such a minimum of 200 FBR half day consultations and 40 Agri-Business Appraisals are required from suppliers who can cover Northern England and the Midlands.
Lot 2 - South: Due to an extension to AHDB’s contract from 1st March 2022 to 31st August 2022, extra capacity is required, to deliver the AHDB Farm Business Review service, as such a minimum of 800 FBR half day consultations and 160 Agri-Business Appraisals are required from suppliers who can cover Southern England i.e. East of England, South East and the South West.
Suppliers can bid on one or both Lots. It is anticipated that to achieve these figures, contracts will be awarded to more than one supplier. Delivery/activity can take place from 1st March to 30th June 2022, with July and August being used to wind down the project, pay invoices and run final reporting information and evaluation.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £660,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North and Midlands
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
AHDB have successfully secured funding as part of the Defra Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) project, second phase (known as the ‘Interim Phase’). The funding is to provide resilience support to farmers and land managers in England to help them prepare for the Agricultural Transition period (2021 to 2027). Information about AHDB can be found here http://www.ahdb.org.uk
Lot 1 - North and Midlands: Due to an extension to AHDB’s contract from 1st March 2022 to 31st August 2022, extra capacity is required, to deliver the AHDB Farm Business Review service, as such a minimum of 200 FBR half day consultations and 40 Agri-Business Appraisals are required from suppliers who can cover Northern England and the Midlands.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
AHDB have successfully secured funding as part of the Defra Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) project, second phase (known as the ‘Interim Phase’). The funding is to provide resilience support to farmers and land managers in England to help them prepare for the Agricultural Transition period (2021 to 2027). Information about AHDB can be found here http://www.ahdb.org.uk
Lot 2 - South: Due to an extension to AHDB’s contract from 1st March 2022 to 31st August 2022, extra capacity is required, to deliver the AHDB Farm Business Review service, as such a minimum of 800 FBR half day consultations and 160 Agri-Business Appraisals are required from suppliers who can cover Southern England i.e. East of England, South East and the South West.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-001096
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2021-537
Lot No
1
Title
North and Midlands
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arthey Associates
Peterborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ceres Rural LLP
Essex
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
David Lyth Consultancy
Thirsk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dee Atkinson and Harrison
Driffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GSC Grays Ltd
Richmond
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Savills (UK) Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SRH Agribusiness
Preston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Strutt & Parker, a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £330,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2021-537
Lot No
2
Title
South
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AKC
Devizes
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
T Arthey Ltd t/a Arthey Associates
Peterborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ceres Rural LLP
Essex
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creedy Associates Ltd
Crediton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Douglas Green Consulting Ltd
Brinkworth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
White Avon Consultancy
Chippenham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kelly Farm Consulting Ltd
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Midwest Consulting Ltd
Sherborne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Savills (UK) Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Strutt & Parker, a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Dairy Group
Taunton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £330,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
AHDB
Kenilworth
Country
United Kingdom