Scope
Reference
C29318
Description
Defra intends to award a three-year (25 June 2025 - 31st March 2028) Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to registered, not-for-profit, charity Plant Healthy Limited that aims to promote and enhance plant health and biosecurity. It focuses on helping professionals grow and supply healthy plants and minimizing the risk of introducing and spreading damaging pests and diseases. As Plant Healthy Limited is closely associated with Defra and its activities are designed to support Defra's efforts in protecting plant health and facilitating safe trade but it is not controlled by Defra, the MoA is being awarded to support the expansion phase of the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme (PHCS). Plant Healthy Limited owns and manages the Plant Health Management Standard and the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme. Key Deliverables of the Proposed MoA: Optimise PHCS accessibility Establish a robust benchmarking process Expand the reach of Plant Healthy Certification Raise awareness and understanding of Plant Healthy Continue to expand Plant Healthy certification across target sectors Ensure Scheme and funding are in accordance with the objectives of the MoA.
Contract 1. Increasing the Accessibility of Plant Healthy certification
Supplier
Contract value
- £434,683 excluding VAT
- £434,683 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
24 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 June 2025 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 9 months, 6 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79132000 - Certification services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Defra currently envisages that the following risks could jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the MoA: a) Alterations in governmental policy or legislative frameworks, beyond Defra's jurisdiction, which may adversely affect the operation and continuity of the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme; and b) Insufficient participation in the scheme, which may result in inadequate revenue generation to meet operational costs, thereby compromising the delivery and sustainability of the MoA.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
On the basis that: Plant Healthy Limited owns the intellectual property rights to the Plant Health Management Standard and the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme.
Supplier
Plant Healthy Limited
- Companies House: 12757488
Estate Office, Raveningham
Norwich
NR14 6NS
United Kingdom
Email: info@planthealthy.org.uk
Website: http://www.planthealthy.org.uk
Region: UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Increasing the Accessibility of Plant Healthy certification
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government