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title: "ID 6020932 DAERA - CAFRE - Horticulture Pilot Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc28"
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# ID 6020932 DAERA - CAFRE - Horticulture Pilot Scheme

Buyer: COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL ENTERPRISE (CAFRE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc28

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## Summary

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), representing a central government public authority, is facilitating the Horticulture Pilot Scheme under Northern Irish devolved regulations, aiming to boost Northern Ireland's horticulture sector. This contract is awarded to RSK ADAS Limited for designing, administering, and delivering professional support as part of the Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP), lasting from 23 March 2026 to 30 April 2030, with potential extension until 2031. Located in Antrim, UK, CAFRE engaged an open procedure procurement method, and the contract is covered by GPA. This comprehensive initiative includes strategic measures to support industry sustainability and has a gross value of GBP 6,028,800, expecting to provide professional growth services within the horticulture field.

Business entities specialising in horticultural consultancy, management services, agronomy, supply chain support, and recruitment would find favourable growth opportunities through engagement with CAFRE's Horticulture Pilot Scheme. The scheme's flexible resource allocation model allows businesses to target service areas requiring enhanced agronomy, production workshops, or business development plans, ensuring services are responsive to evolving industry needs. These initiatives cater to skilled facilitators experienced in contract and account management, risk mitigation, and offering social value. Large enterprises like RSK ADAS Limited are positioned to effectively deliver on this scheme, enhancing development within the horticulture industry while offering possibilities for external professionals to contribute where specialised expertise is necessary. This strategic collaboration aligns with the overarching goals of maximising operational efficacy and economic progression in Northern Ireland’s horticultural landscape.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: CAFRE reserve the right to extend the contract for an additional fifth year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017942-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,024,000 |
| Lots value | £5,024,000 |
| Awards value | £5,020,000 |
| Contracts value | £5,020,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL ENTERPRISE (CAFRE) |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICE DIVISION |
| Locality | ANTRIM |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT41 4PS |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017942-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 12:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011355-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 16:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071772-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017942-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011355-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071772-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.cafre.ac.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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