ID 6020932 DAERA - CAFRE - Horticulture Pilot Scheme
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Suppliers
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Published
27 Feb 2026
Description
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), were seeking to appoint a Supplier to design, administer and deliver the professional support element of the Horticulture Pilot Scheme, an initiative which aims to stimulate growth within Northern Ireland’s (NI’s) horticulture industry. The Pilot Horticulture Scheme is a key component of DAERA’s Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP), which encompasses a range of strategic measures designed to support the long-term development and sustainability of the production horticulture industry in Northern Ireland. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables and requirements of this contract. Neither CPD nor the Buyer can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. Note the Contract value included within this notice is the maximum value and is included for information only. The final number of growers per pilot scheme is not finalised.
Scope
- Reference
- ID 6020932
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 29 Jan 2026 to 30 Apr 2030Possible extension to 30 Apr 2031
CAFRE reserve the right to extend the contract for an additional fifth year
- CPV classifications
- 7941000077000000790000007940000079600000792000008050000080510000
- Contract locations
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC1 Experience of Facilitators | 13.3 percent | quality | — |
| AC2 Business Continuity | 13.3 percent | quality | — |
| AC3a Methodology - Contract and Administration Requirements | 2.8 percent | quality | — |
| AC3b Methodology: Delivery of Grower Workshops/Visits/Information Sessions | 3.5 percent | quality | — |
| AC3c Methodology - Identification of Areas of Business Growth | 2.1 percent | quality | — |
| AC3d Methodology - Production of a Business Development Plan | 2.1 percent | quality | — |
| AC3e Methodology - Delivery of Professional Mentoring Support | 2.8 percent | quality | — |
| AC4 Social Value | 10.5 percent | quality | — |
| AC6 Resource Distribution | 4.9 percent | quality | — |
| AC7 Risk Management | 4.9 percent | quality | — |
| AC8 Contract and Account Management | 4.9 percent | quality | — |
| AC9 Price | 30 percent | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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