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title: "ID 6002309 - DAERA - CAFRE - Development of SelfDirected Learning Packages for Farmers"
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# ID 6002309 - DAERA - CAFRE - Development of SelfDirected Learning Packages for Farmers

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f60a

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025775-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £255,900 |
| Contracts value | £255,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES 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 | SKILLSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### 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

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025775-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 11:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019384-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 16:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083030-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025775-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019384-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083030-2025
  15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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