ID 6020932 DAERA - CAFRE - Horticulture Pilot Scheme

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  "date": "2025-11-06T16:17:21Z",
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    "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\u2019s (NI\u2019s) horticulture industry. The Pilot Horticulture Scheme is a key component of DAERA\u2019s 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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    "title": "ID 6020932 DAERA - CAFRE - Horticulture Pilot Scheme",
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