Scope
Description
The UK Pig Industry Welfare Training was developed and launched in March 2022 to fulfil a need for stakeholders and businesses within the industry to provide evidence of training those practically working with pigs in pig handling standards and best practices. To date, >7700 people have completed the course. The course material was developed with representatives of the UK pig industry, and has developed over time, including the addition of best practice videos and advice for handling pigs on outdoor units. The training is industry recognised, and its mandatory completion is also included in Red Tractor Farm Assurance Standards for Pigs.
Total value (estimated)
- £170,000 excluding VAT
- £204,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
Incremental yearly extension option of 1 year for 2 consecutive years (1+1).
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Incremental yearly extension option of 1 year for 2 consecutive years (1+1).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80420000 - E-learning services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Conditions of participation
-
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 May 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 June 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please refer to the Instructions document which contains a link to direct you to the Atamis E-Sourcing Suite. https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
70% Quality 30% Price
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHX-8363-MBBV
Middlemarch Business Park
Coventry
CV3 4SU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Aisha Shehzad
Email: procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government