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Call for projects

Solway Borders and Eden (SBE) Local Action Group and Cumbria Fells and Dales (CFD) Local Action Group intend to invite suitably qualified organisations to tender to undertake the delivery of Vocational Training, Information Actions and Dissemination of Knowledge in the Agriculture, Forestry and Food Sectors in the SBE Area, the CFD Area or across both Areas. 

Call for projects - summary 

The invitation to tender covers 13 strands falling under three themes:

  • Agriculture and forestry vocational training
  • Demonstrations, shows and events
  • Knowledge transfer and demonstration programmes

Download further information about each of these themes.

The delivery of this activity is funded under Measure 111 of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE). Specifically, this can provide support for vocational training and information actions, including diffusion of scientific knowledge and innovative practices, for people engaged in the agricultural, food and forestry sectors. It should also be noted that the funding falls under Axis 1 of the RDPE, which has the focus of improving the competitiveness of the agricultural and forestry sectors. All actions therefore need to show that they contribute to this aim.

Process and Timescales

There will be a two stage bidding process:

  • A pre qualification stage, to establish a short list of organisations that will be invited to submit a full tender; and
  • An award stage, where up to 3 organisations per strand will provide additional information for the selection of a successful provider. 

The timescales for the bidding process are:

  • Friday 23 April 2010 - Potential bidder briefing and opening of pre qualification stage 
  • Thursday 13 May 2010 - Closing date for pre qualification questionnaires
  • Thursday 17th June 2010 - Closing date for bid queries
  • Friday 18th June 2010 - Closing date for draft bids
  • Friday 2nd July 2010 - Closing date for final bids
  • Early July 2010 - Appraisals and Interviews (where necessary)
  • August/September 2010 - Award of contracts

At the pre qualification stage organisations will be required to complete an expression of interest form that covers the following information:

  • Background of organisation (including organisation chart and CVs)
  • Proposed activities
  • Financial status (including copies of 3 years of accounts)
  • Organisational probity 
  • Evidence that appropriate levels of insurance are in place
  • Details of consortium and/or sub contractors

Download expression of interest

Download prospectus

Download M111 Briefing – Q & A - Friday 23rd April 2010


Disclaimer: please note that these details are draft and are subject to change before the formal calls are made.