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Plant Health and Biosecurity PgCs / PgDs

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Address: SEACOLE BUILDING, LONDON, SW1P3JR, England

Contact Email: Network.procurement@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
22200.0 GBP
Published
12 Nov 2025, 12:22
Deadline
02 Sep 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Jun 2027, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
80300000 - Higher education services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Harper Adams University
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The threats to plant biosecurity have increased with the globalisation in trade and travel, which has resulted in increased volume and diversity of plants and plant products entering the UK. This has resulted in much greater risk of the introduction and establishment of new plant pests and pathogens. A recent example was Ash Dieback which is estimated will cost the British economy £15 billion. ​The course is offered part-time only and intended to provide students with a detailed understanding of basic plant pathology and entomology, and the application of this science to control current plant pests and pathogens, to reduce the introduction of invasive pests and pathogens and minimise their impact when introduced.

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