Supply of the training and implementation of LEAN management practices on pig farms utilising the Business Improvement Techniques

Supply of the training and implementation of LEAN management practices on pig farms utilising the Business Improvement Techniques. The Business Improvement Techniques (BIT) is part of AHDB Pork Knowledge Exchange programme and seeks to demonstrate the value of Process Control (LEAN) principles to pig producers.

The main programme will determine how a detailed and methodical analysis of a business can enable producers to identify waste in their production process and how adopting continuous improvement methodology can influence their success as a business through improving production efficiency and increasing profitability. AHDB Pork is currently seeking proposals for one professional supplier of LEAN management and training to work in partnership with the AHDB Pork Knowledge Exchange team.

This programme will involve up to twelve (minimum of ten) pig businesses. The aim of this project is to identify if the use of LEAN Management concepts, such as process control and continuous improvement can increase production efficiency sufficiently to increase profitability and/or add value to the product (pork).

It is mandatory that the training provided be an accredited apprenticeship, accreditation must be valid for registrations of learners from September 2020. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity: 1.

Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link.

(These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3.

Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.