Askham Bryan College - Farm Management Services

A Contract Award Notice
by ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE COMPANY LTD

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: not specified
Value: £256K

Sector: ENVIRONMENT
Published: 20 Oct 2021
Delivery: not specified
Deadline: n/a

Concepts

Location

Yorkshire and the Humber: Westfield Farm, Askham Bryan College, York

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

Askham Bryan College York

1 supplier

Velcourt Herefordshire

Description

Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college designated within the Further Education sector and require Farm Management Services at Westfield Farm at the York campus. The Contract includes management of the land and livestock, specifically dairy farm management. The College require the supplier to have experience in such areas as well as in the management of student training requirements.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Services include the management of the Farm and Farm Business at Westfield farm; specifically the management of the dairy, beef and sheep enterprises and associated forage and arable crop production, working in conjunction with the Curriculum provision of agricultural education. The farm comprises approximately 240 ha of land and buildings which include a dairy unit comprising of a 20:20 rapid exit parlour, a robotic milking unit, cubicle housing and associated handling areas and infrastructure, a purpose calf rearing and beef finishing unit, forage clamps and waste handling facilities. The responsibilities of the Farm Manager include, but are not limited to: - All aspects of animal welfare, husbandry and production - All aspects of crop husbandry and production - Input purchasing and output marketing - Management, service and maintenance of machinery, vehicles and equipment - Financial planning and management including budgets, cashflows and forecasts - Strategic planning and development of business plans - Reporting as required to the College executive - Recruitment and management of farm staff, work planning and staff rotas - Implementing H&S policies - Implementing environment and sustainability policies - Providing regular updates on activity and performance to the College staff and students - Co-ordinating student involvement in farm activities and operations

Award Detail

1	Velcourt (Herefordshire) Askham Bryan College - Farm Management Services Reference: 026210-2021-1 Value: £256,500

Award Criteria

Ability for provide land and livestock management including policy administration and student training requirements.	90
Total cost of contract	10

CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

Legal Justification

The manner why the award of the contract without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union or the Find a Tender service is lawful is in line with Regulation 32 (2) (a) and (c). The College require this service urgently as without would cause detriment to the College's ability to provide educational provisions to it's student.