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ID 6020932 DAERA - CAFRE - Horticulture Pilot Scheme

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)

Buyer Address: Greenmount Campus, 45 Tirgracy Road, Antrim, UKN0D, BT41 4PS, United Kingdom

Contact Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk

Buyer Name: CPD - Supplies & Service Division

Buyer Address: Clare House, 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
5020000.0 GBP
Published
09 Feb 2026, 12:51
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
23 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
30 Apr 2030, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
RSK ADAS Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), are 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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: ID 6020932 DAERA - CAFRE - Horticulture Pilot Scheme

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