# Technical Review of Sustainable Forages Publications

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS](/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs/contract-awards)
- Published: 5 February 2025
- Planned start: 5 March 2025
- Planned end: 30 April 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 9e1a783b-23ea-4286-b42d-5bd4e45a7cf6-823374
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07456503-6336-43f6-a981-4c9d8c4f8cad

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1a783b-23ea-4286-b42d-5bd4e45a7cf6-823374)