Technical Review of Sustainable Forages Publications

Published date: 5 February 2025

Contract summary

Industry

Agricultural services - 77100000

Location of contract

CV3 4PE

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

Sustainable Forage

Published date

5 February 2025

Closing date

26 February 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

5 March 2025

Contract end date

30 April 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

AHDB is seeking technical expert(s) to review two key publications developed to address knowledge gaps in sustainable forage systems. These manuals provide independent, research-based guidance on clover, herbal leys, and multispecies swards, ensuring practical, evidence-based recommendations for farmers and industry professionals.
Scope of Work
We require technical reviewer(s) to:
• Sense-check guidance and recommendations for technical accuracy, ensuring alignment with current research.
• Review the research and insight sections to confirm the correct interpretation of referenced studies, identify any gaps, and highlight emerging research.
• Suggest additional relevant studies and experts where appropriate.
Manual 1: Foundations of Sustainable Forage Systems - Soil, Species, and Establishment
Manual 2: Managing Forage Systems - Growth, Grazing, and Cutting for Optimal Yields & Quality

Please email Katie.Evans@ahdb.org.uk if you are interested in this opportunity; you will receive a specification and application instruction.
Closing date for submissions: 26 February by 12 noon.

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Katie Evans

Address

Middlemarch Business Park, Siskin Parkway East
Coventry
CV3 4PE
England

Email

Katie.Evans@ahdb.org.uk

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