Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f60a
- Published by:
- Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
- Authority ID:
- AA80496
- Publication date:
- 21 March 2026
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
ID 6002309
Procurement 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.
Contracting authority
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Identification register:
Address 1: 45 Tigarcy Road
Town/City: Antrim
Postcode: BT41 4PS
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDR-5748-GBBJ
NUTS code: UKN0D
Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Supplier
SkillSet Ltd.
Identification register:
Address 1: The Square, Basing View
Town/City: Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 4EB
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCQV-1839-YVZH
NUTS code: UKJ37
Email: contracts@skillset.co.uk
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Contract
ID 6002309 - DAERA - CAFRE - Development of SelfDirected Learning Packages for Farmers
ID: 1 Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
16 March 2026, 00:00AM Contract dates (estimated)
18 March 2026, 00:00AM to 17 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 17 March 2031
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Renewal description:
One optional extension of up to two years.
Does this contract include options?: Yes
Options description:
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. 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.
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 Status: Complete Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 72212500 |
Communication and multimedia software development services |
Programming services of application software |
| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
| 72212190 |
Educational software development services |
Programming services of application software |
| 80420000 |
E-learning services |
Adult and other education services |
| 80540000 |
Environmental training services |
Training services |
| 80531000 |
Industrial and technical training services |
Vocational training services |
| 72000000 |
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support |
Computer and Related Services |
| 72212517 |
IT software development services |
Programming services of application software |
| 72212316 |
Presentation software development services |
Programming services of application software |
| 80510000 |
Specialist training services |
Training services |
| 80511000 |
Staff training services |
Specialist training services |
| 80531200 |
Technical training services |
Industrial and technical training services |
| 80521000 |
Training programme services |
Training facilities |
| 80500000 |
Training services |
Education and training services |
| 72212931 |
Training software development services |
Programming services of application software |
| 48931000 |
Training software package |
Training and entertainment software package |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
|
| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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