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ID 6002309 - DAERA - CAFRE - Development of SelfDirected Learning Packages for Farmers

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 13:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Mar 2026 at 11:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 16:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in collaboration with the Construction and Procurement Delivery Supplies and Services Division, based in Belfast, initiated a procurement process for the development of self-directed learning packages tailored for farmers in Northern Ireland. This project is part of DAERA's Farming for Sustainability Scheme under the Sustainable Agriculture Programme. The contract duration is set for three years, starting on 18 March 2026, with a possibility of extension up to two additional years. It employs an open procurement method under a 'light touch' regime governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract, valued at £307,080 gross, has been awarded to SkillSet Ltd., a supplier specialising in training software and e-learning services.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities particularly for organisations involved in education and training services, software development, and IT consulting. The awarded contract requires the delivery of modular SCORM-compliant learning packages to be hosted on CAFRE's Virtual Learning Environment, focusing on sustainable farming practices. Businesses with expertise in creating user-friendly, accessible e-learning solutions, especially those adept in adapting to shifting priorities in learning requirements, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Additionally, the option for ongoing post-production support opens opportunities for continuous service engagement, providing space for innovation in training development and delivery within the agricultural industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6002309 - DAERA - CAFRE - Development of SelfDirected Learning Packages for Farmers

Notice Description

CAFRE requires a Supplier to design, develop and deliver self-directed learning packages tailored for farmers across Northern Ireland as part of DAERA's Farming for Sustainability Scheme (Knowledge 2025-2030). The learning packages will be prioritised by DAERA as part of the Sustainable Agriculture Programme or wider policy programme, with CAFRE responsible for overall planning for each package. Each package will have its own specific Learning Outcomes, underpinning knowledge, assessment process (if required) and delivery schedule. The Supplier will produce modular SCORM-compliant learning packages to be hosted on CAFRE's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The overall aim is to support enhanced agricultural knowledge transfer development through innovative, user-friendly, accessible, engaging, and flexible e-learning packages that promote lifelong learning and sustainable practices. The contract will be for an initial period of three years, with one option to extend by up to 2 years. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional e-learning content and videos throughout the duration of the contract based on the Buyer's changing priorities. At the Buyer's request, the Supplier must also undertake post-production support and maintenance for all delivered Courses and Video Assets. Such work will be treated as Additional Services and may include, but not be limited to minor developments and content updates.

Renewal: One optional extension of up to two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f60a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025775-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212190 - Educational software development services

72212316 - Presentation software development services

72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

72212517 - IT software development services

72212931 - Training software development services

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£255,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£255,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 4PS
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Aldergrove
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SkillSet Ltd

Further Information

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