ID 6316996 - DAERA - Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Policy Branch - Innovation Procurement
The contract covers operational, administrative and logistical support for Innovation Farm visits delivered through the Sustainable Agricultural Programme (SAP). The buyer is the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), an organisation operating in the agriculture, food and rural enterprise sector, within the DAERA Innovation Procurement context. The supplier will support the planning and delivery of farm visits and provide the associated administrative and logistical coordination, while CAFRE retains responsibility for selecting farms, technical content and policy alignment. The contract will run for three years from award, with one optional extension of up to 24 months subject to review and satisfactory performance; no estimated value has been published. Delivery regions and specific sites are not specified in the available information. The critical requirement is that the supplier must provide the operational, administrative and logistical support defined in the tender documentation without assuming responsibility for farm selection, technical content or policy alignment.
Buyer: College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). Source: Find a Tender. Updated 23 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.9m
- Bids close: 22 Oct 2026
- Location: Northern Ireland, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Belfast
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 16 Nov 2026 to 15 Nov 2029
- Category: Administration services (75100000)
From the official notice
CAFRE (the Buyer), is seeking an external Supplier to deliver elements of Innovation Farms through the Sustainable Agricultural Programme (SAP). The specification relates to Innovation Farms. This Contract is for the provision of operational, administrative and logistical support to the delivery of Innovation Farm visits. It does not include responsibility for farm selection, technical content, or policy alignment, which remain the responsibility of the Buyer. The contract will commence from the date of award for a period of 3 Years. There will be one option to extend by a period of 2 years.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 22 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.9m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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