The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will support the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of farmers and rural communities in Ireland in the period 2023-2027 through the implementation of Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan (CSP).
The role of the CAP Network is to facilitate the increased involvement by a range of stakeholders to improve the quality of the implementation and adoption of the interventions outlined in the CSP (www.gov.ie/CAP). The specific requirements for the CAP Network are set out in Article 126 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and the Council (Strategic Plan Regulation).
The CAP Network in Ireland will be structured to have 4 main elements:
• A Research element,
• A Communications and Networking element,
• A Management and Implementation element, and
• An Innovation element.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2023-02-24.
The procurement was published on 2023-01-18.
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“The provision and maintenance of a New CAP Network & services related to the aforementioned
RFT 231183”
Products/services: Project management consultancy services📦
Short description:
“The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will support the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of farmers and rural communities in Ireland in the...”
Short description
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will support the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of farmers and rural communities in Ireland in the period 2023-2027 through the implementation of Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan (CSP).
The role of the CAP Network is to facilitate the increased involvement by a range of stakeholders to improve the quality of the implementation and adoption of the interventions outlined in the CSP (www.gov.ie/CAP). The specific requirements for the CAP Network are set out in Article 126 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and the Council (Strategic Plan Regulation).
The CAP Network in Ireland will be structured to have 4 main elements:
• A Research element,
• A Communications and Networking element,
• A Management and Implementation element, and
• An Innovation element.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 4 200 000 💰
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will support the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of farmers and rural communities in Ireland in the period 2023-2027 through the implementation of Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan (CSP).
The role of the CAP Network is to facilitate the increased involvement by a range of stakeholders to improve the quality of the implementation and adoption of the interventions outlined in the CSP (www.gov.ie/CAP). The specific requirements for the CAP Network are set out in Article 126 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and the Council (Strategic Plan Regulation).
The CAP Network will include the development of an innovation support service in its Action Plan and activities to bring together researchers, advisors and farmers facilitating the improved exchange of knowledge and information on the various challenges and opportunities facing the sector, and through its Innovation Hub to consider the opportunity to support research and innovation activities, such as Flagship projects or Innovation Sprints.
The CAP Network will have an increased focus on fostering innovation in agriculture and rural development and support the inclusion of, and the interaction between, all stakeholders in the co-creation, knowledge-exchange and knowledge-building process of initiatives.
The CAP Network will support the implementation of the LEADER programme, by connecting Rural communities to and informing them of the programme implemented by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD).
The CAP Network role will also include providing support to Pillar 2 interventions in the Rural Development Programme (RDP), which will continue to run until 2025.
The CAP Network in Ireland will be structured to have 4 main elements:
• A Research element,
• A Communications and Networking element,
• A Management and Implementation element, and
• An Innovation element.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 4 200 000 💰
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 60
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal ✅ Description
Description of renewals: Two possible renewals of up to twelve months each.
Scope of the procurement
Information about European Union funds:
“Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan 2023-2027 (CSP) - European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)”
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2023-02-24
17:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 4
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2023-02-28
17:00 📅
Complementary information Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
Review body
Name: High Court of Ireland
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2023/S 016-043606 (2023-01-18)